Item 5 POSSIBLE POINTS: 10 Why was the Port of Galveston a prime target for the Union? It was close to Mexico It was close to Mexico It was used to import and export goods for the Confederates It was used to import and export goods for the Confederates Robert E. Lee was stationed in Galveston Robert E. Lee was stationed in Galveston capturing this port would end the Civil War capturing this port would end the Civil War