Civil War Flashcard

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What was the population advantage of the Union (North) during the Civil War?

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22 million compared to 9 million in the South

Front

What infrastructure advantage did the Union (North) possess? Options: Extensive canal network, Extensive railroad network, Extensive highway network, Extensive river network

Back

Extensive railroad network

Front

What was a key economic advantage of the Union (North)?

Back

Access to more financial resources

Front

What was the belief behind the Confederacy's Cotton Diplomacy?

Back

Reliance on Southern cotton for foreign support

Front

What was a key strategy of the Union's Anaconda Plan? Options: Blockade Northern ports, Blockade Southern ports, Blockade Western ports, Blockade Eastern ports

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Blockade Southern ports

Front

What was the primary focus of the Confederate defensive war strategy?

Back

Defending Southern territory

Front

Which battle is mentioned as an example of a large-scale invasion opportunity for the Confederates?

Back

Gettysburg

Front

What was the purpose of using cotton exports in the Confederate strategy?

Back

To persuade Britain and France to provide military aid

Front

What was the goal of the Confederate hit-and-run tactics?

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To disrupt Union advances and supply lines

Front

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Confederate strategies? Defensive war, Foreign support, Naval blockades, Hit-and-run tactics

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Naval blockades