Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War? (1 point)
• The Confederate Territory was divided in half
• Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River
• Sever Casualties were inflicted on Union forces
• Several Important Confederate generals were Killed
• The Confederate Territory was divided in half
The Siege of Vicksburg was a significant turning point in the Civil War because it effectively split the Confederate territory in two, cutting off vital supply lines and communication routes between the eastern and western Confederate states. This weakened the Confederacy's ability to coordinate and defend against Union advancements, shifting the balance of power in favor of the Union forces.