The Civil War and the Anaconda Plan

Why was the Anaconda plan created?

• To establish a new government in the South.
• To defeat the Confederacy by blockading ports and controlling the Mississippi River.
• To promote trade with Europe and increase exports.
• To support the abolition of slavery in the North.

What was the primary objective of the Union's naval blockade during the Civil War?

• To prevent the Confederacy from receiving supplies and reinforcements.

• To encourage European nations to support the Confederacy.

• To allow Confederate ships to trade freely with Europe.

• To establish a new trade route to the West.

Which river was crucial to the success of the Anaconda Plan?

• The Mississippi River

• The Missouri River

• The Colorado River

• The Ohio River

Who was the main architect behind the Anaconda Plan?

• Robert E. Lee

• Winfield Scott

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War according to the passage?

• Disagreements over states' rights and slavery

• Economic differences between North and South

• Territorial expansion conflicts

• Cultural differences

Who devised the Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?

• General Winfield Scott

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General Robert E. Lee

• General William T. Sherman

What was the main objective of the Anaconda Plan?

• To suffocate the Confederacy's resources

• To launch a direct attack on the Confederate capital

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

How did the Anaconda Plan impact the Confederacy's economy?

• It limited their ability to import goods and export cotton

• It boosted their trade with European countries

• It allowed them to produce more cotton

• It increased their industrial output

What was a key element of the Anaconda Plan's strategy?

• Blockading Southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River

• Launching surprise attacks on Confederate forces

• Forming alliances with foreign nations

• Increasing the number of Union troops

Match the Advantages and Disadvantages of the protagonist on the Civil War.

• Few railroads and infrastructure

• Disadvantage of the USA (Union)

• Poor military leadership.

• Disadvantage of the CSA (Confederacy)

• Strong motivation to defend their homes.

• Advantage of the CSA (Confederacy)

• Diverse economy

• Advantage of the USA (Union)