The Anaconda Plan Flashcard

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Who came up with the Anaconda plan?

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General Winfield Scott

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What was the purpose of the Anaconda plan?

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To surround and strangle the South

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Why was the Anaconda plan criticized by some people?

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It was too slow and deliberate

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What did General Scott understand about the war?

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It would take longer than expected

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What was the essence of the Anaconda plan?

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Surrounding and strangling the Confederacy