Civil War Strategy Flashcard

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What was one part of the Union's strategy to win the Civil War?

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Blockade Southern ports

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What was the capital of the Confederacy that the Union aimed to capture?

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Richmond

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Who suggested the first two parts of the Civil War strategy known as the Anaconda Plan?

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General Winfield Scott

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What was the Anaconda Plan named after?

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A type of snake

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What was the general strategy of the Confederate army?

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Defensive

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What city did the Confederacy choose as its capital during the Civil War?

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Richmond, Virginia

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Who played a major role in the First Battle of Bull Run?

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General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

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What did people realize about war after the battle began?

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War is not a picnic and is very harsh.

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Who won the First Battle of Bull Run?

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Confederate

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Who was the General of the Confederate army at the Battle of Bull Run?

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General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson