Why did the Union want to control the Mississippi River?

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Explanation:By having control of the river, Union forces would split the Confederacy in two and control an important route to move men and supplies.

the Union wanted to capture key southern positions along the Mississippi river. the Union navy would try to capture the port at New Orleans and move North long the Mississippi river to join forces with Grant's army who would head south along the river.

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Explanation:

The correct answers are the following:

C) advances in weapons of mass destruction by Russia;

D) nuclear testing by China.

The main problem of weapons of mass destruction in Russia is the fact that they are not kept in total security, as it is claimed by many. The UN lacks access to many such sites in Russia, which certainly is a serios issue.

As for the relations with China, this cooperation is essential for both countries, however Chinese representatives highlight the importance of trust, which they believe is not quite present between the two countries.