The Civil War: Key Events and Strategies

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What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

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The attack on Fort Sumter

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Which strategy was NOT part of the Union's plan during the Civil War? Blockade Confederate ports, Capture the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia, Form alliances with European nations, Invade and split up the South

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Form alliances with European nations

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Analyze why the South had a disadvantage in terms of manufacturing during the Civil War.

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The South had fewer factories and industrial resources compared to the North, focused more on agriculture and had less interest in industrialization, and relied heavily on imports for manufactured goods.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run in the context of the Civil War?

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It was the first major battle and showed that the war would not be easily won.

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Evaluate the role of Great Britain during the Civil War and its impact on the Union's strategy.

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Great Britain remained neutral but was somewhat supportive of the South.