Question

Which strategies did the Union intend to use as part of its Anaconda Plan? Select the two correct responses.

(1 point)
Responses

to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast

to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast

to employ a more defensive strategy of surrounding borders and waiting for attacks

to employ a more defensive strategy of surrounding borders and waiting for attacks

to seize control of the Mississippi River

to seize control of the Mississippi River

to rely on European allies to provide them with supplies

to rely on European allies to provide them with supplies

to employ spies to infiltrate southern cities and spread panic and disinformation

to employ spies to infiltrate southern cities and spread panic and disinformation

Answer 1

The correct responses that reflect the strategies the Union intended to use as part of its Anaconda Plan are:

1. to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast
2. to seize control of the Mississippi River

These strategies aimed to suffocate the Confederacy's economy and control vital transport and supply routes.