Identify the TWO main reasons why Abraham Lincoln attempted to blockade southern ports during the Civil War.

Responses
A to help convince France to join the Northto help convince France to join the North
B to prevent the South from exporting cottonto prevent the South from exporting cotton
C to help the North win a major victory at Bull Runto help the North win a major victory at Bull Run
D to stop weapons and ammunition from entering the Southto stop weapons and ammunition from entering the South
E to keep immigrants from Eastern Europe from entering Southern manufacturing centers

1 answer

B to prevent the South from exporting cotton
D to stop weapons and ammunition from entering the South