Question

Question

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

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

defensive war
defensive war

naval blockade

Answer 1

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

• seizing control of the Mississippi River
• naval blockade

The Union did not primarily use a defensive war strategy; instead, they typically took an offensive approach to defeat the Confederacy.