Civil War Begins

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The first battle of the Civil War occurred at which FORT in Charleston, South Carolina?

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Fort Sumter

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On which DATE were the first shots of the Civil War fired by Confederate bombardiers against the Union garrison at Charleston Harbor in South Carolina?

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April 12, 1861

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By early 1861, how many states had seceded to join the Confederate States of America?

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11 southern states seceded to form the CSA

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Which southern city was chosen as the capital of the Confederate States of America?

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Richmond, Virginia

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LIST the FOUR “border states” that remained loyal throughout the Civil War from 1861-1865.

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Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky

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Please LIST the letter of each ADVANTAGE as being that of the Union or Confederacy. Union Advantages: Size of Population, Industrial Capacity, Had a Navy, Miles of Railroad; C.S.A Advantages: Strong Military Leadership, Could fight a “defensive” war

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Union Advantages: Size of Population, Industrial Capacity, Had a Navy, Miles of Railroad; C.S.A Advantages: Strong Military Leadership, Could fight a “defensive” war

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NAME the historical figure that was selected as commander of the CONFEDERACY’S main army, the “Army of Northern Virginia”, for the entire Civil War, from 1861-1865.

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Robert E. Lee

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Winfield Scott’s “Anaconda Plan”, required the Union to control shipping along which RIVER?

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Mississippi River

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Briefly explain the “Anaconda Plan” developed by General Winfield Scott. What were its major tactics? How did Scott hope to force a Confederate surrender?

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The Anaconda Plan called for a blockade of southern ports and control of the Mississippi River.

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What was the CSA’s main source of income and the target of Scott’s battle plan?

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Cotton