Question

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

naval blockade

defensive war

seizing control of the Mississippi River

relying on European countries for supplies

Answer 1

Correct choices: (1) naval blockade and (3) seizing control of the Mississippi River.

These were key parts of the Union's Anaconda Plan to squeeze the Confederacy. The Union did not pursue a primarily defensive war nor rely on European countries for supplies.