Why was new mexico important to the confederate south? a. the south wanted the gold fields and international recognition. b. the south wanted to use the rio grande river to transport troops. c. the south wanted access to wild horses. d. the south wanted to keep slavery out of new mexico.

okay B isn't the answer.

the answer isn't C.

obvious the answer isn't D

that leaves you with A!

A IS YOUR ANSWER

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B - the South wanted to use the Rio Granda river to transport troops

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Rivers were widely used to transport goods and materials during the Civil War - especially troop.

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