RE: Adsactly Education - The Mississippi River The Civil War
I would submit that the Mississippi River and the control of it was the pivot that the entire war hung on.
I agree! Mississippi River being used as a commercial transport was too important factor for both North and South. And as I just found out from your article, the Mississippi River was one of the reason for North against South war. It’s hard to believe how devided they were especially politically and economically. I bet if both sides new the further future’s outcome, they would reconsider their options and 24k American lives would be saved.
Cotton was the miracle of the time, and the uses went far beyond simple clothing.
And still remains to be miracle. The fall of Vicksburg is another very important part of the history I wasn’t aware of along with many other aspects I’ve learned from your “Mississippi River” articles.
Very educational and informative part of the history of America!
You just can't diminish the part the river played in the Civil War. The waterway itself and the 'Western Campaign' A known drunk (Grant) and a mentally weak little red head (Sherman) turned out to be the two best Generals the Union had, and both exhibited that talent in the Mississippi River campaign.
And the waterway itself. The North set up factories and built 'Ironclads' by the hundreds on the tributaries. That ability to manufacture and produce was the ultimate tipping point for the North.