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

Question

naval blockade
defensive war
seizing control of the Mississippi River
relying on European countries for supplies

Answer 1

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

1. Naval blockade - The Union implemented the Anaconda Plan, which included a naval blockade of Southern ports to restrict the Confederacy's access to supplies and trade.

2. Seizing control of the Mississippi River - The Union aimed to control the Mississippi River to cut the Confederacy in two and to enable easier movement of troops and supplies.

The strategies not used by the Union include:

• Defensive war - The Union primarily engaged in offensive strategies rather than adopting a defensive posture.

• Relying on European countries for supplies - While the Confederacy sought support from European countries, the Union did not rely on them in the same way for supplies.

So, the correct responses are:

• Naval blockade
• Seizing control of the Mississippi River