The two reasons why the Union would focus on blockading the port of Savannah during the Civil War are:
1. To prevent needed supplies from entering the Confederacy: By blockading the port of Savannah, the Union aimed to cut off the flow of essential supplies and resources to the Confederacy, weakening their ability to sustain their war effort.
2. To prevent the Confederacy from being able to engage in trade: By blocking the port, the Union intended to hamper the Confederacy's ability to trade and obtain foreign support, thereby isolating them and further cutting off their resources.
Why would the Union focus on blockading the port of Savannah during the Civil War? Select the two
that apply
(2 points)
To prevent needed supplies from entering the Confederacy
To place increased pressure on the state's railroads
To prevent the Confederacy from being able to engage in trade
To force the Confederacy to move its capital city
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