Question

True or False
The Union believed that by attacking Confederate trade routes, it gave them the best chance of winning the Civil War quickly

President Lincoln ordered the Union blockade before Fort Sumter was attacked

Shortly after the Union blockade began, the Union realized they didn't have nearly enough ships to effectively enforce it

As the Civil War progressed, the Union was able to produce more ships to more effectively enforce the blockade

As a result of the Union blockade, every Confederate port was unable to conduct trade

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your true or false statements:

1. **True** - The Union believed that by attacking Confederate trade routes, it would hinder the Confederacy's ability to sustain the war effort, thus giving them a better chance of winning quickly.

2. **False** - President Lincoln ordered the Union blockade after the attack on Fort Sumter; the blockade was formally established on April 19, 1861, a few days after the attack.

3. **True** - Shortly after the Union blockade began, it became clear that the Union did not have enough ships to effectively enforce it, leading to challenges in maintaining the blockade.

4. **True** - As the Civil War progressed, the Union was able to increase ship production, which allowed them to enforce the blockade more effectively over time.

5. **False** - While the Union blockade significantly reduced trade and had a substantial impact on the Confederate economy, not every Confederate port was completely unable to conduct trade, especially early in the war. Some trade continued through blockaded ports, and various methods were employed by the Confederacy to circumvent the blockade.