Which of the following were strategies used by the Union during the Civil War? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

naval blockade
naval blockade

defensive war
defensive war

seizing control of the Mississippi River
seizing control of the Mississippi River

relying on European countries for supplies
relying on European countries for supplies

Answer 1

The strategies used by the Union during the Civil War included:

• naval blockade: The Union implemented a blockade of Southern ports to disrupt trade and supply lines.

• seizing control of the Mississippi River: The Union aimed to gain control of the Mississippi River to split the Confederacy and control a crucial transportation route.

The other options were not strategies used by the Union:

• defensive war: This was more characteristic of the Confederate strategy, as they primarily fought a defensive war to protect their territory.

• relying on European countries for supplies: The Union did not rely on European countries for supplies; rather, they aimed to cut off the Confederacy's access to foreign support.

Therefore, the correct answers are:

• naval blockade
• seizing control of the Mississippi River