Why did the Confederacy go to extensive efforts to blockade Florida's ports and harbors?

Question

A. The Confederacy used Florida's ports and harbors as an important starting point for distribution of supplies.
B. The Confederacy's naval forces were a threat to the north.
C. The Union wanted to prevent further slave trading out of Florida.
D. The Union needed the cities near ports and harbors for training camps.

Answer 1

A. The Confederacy used Florida's ports and harbors as an important starting point for distribution of supplies.

The Confederacy made extensive efforts to blockade Florida's ports and harbors primarily because these locations were crucial for the distribution of supplies, including food, weapons, and other resources needed for the war effort.