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War Strategies

Chapter 16, Section 1 discusses the pivotal role of border states during the Civil War, their unique positions, and their impact on the conflict. It highlights the advantages both the Union and Confederate sides held, from population and resources to strategies for victory. The Anaconda Plan and the South's defensive approach are outlined, shedding light on their tactics. Additionally, it explores the personal connections between soldiers and the tragic familial divides, emphasizing that many military leaders had ties before the war.

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War Strategies

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  1. War Strategies Chapter 16 Section 1

  2. Choosing Sides • Border states- states that remain in union but still allow slavery • Missouri- control parts of Miss. River major routes west • Kentucky- control of Ohio River • Delaware- near major city of Philadelphia • Maryland- close to Richmond (Southern capital), vital railroads & Washington D.C.

  3. Both Sides Expect Short War • Both sides felt that they were right • God was on their side • Convinced that the other side would give up after a few battles

  4. Union Advantages • Larger population-More Manpower • More Factories & resources • Better banking- raise money • Greater food production • Extensive railroad system • Lincoln was an excellent leader • More ships and navy regulars

  5. Confederate Advantages • Strong support from Southern people • Home-field advantage/motivation -Defending their homes and families • Profits from cotton • Better Generals • Strong Military Tradition- large pool of officers

  6. North- Anaconda Plan • North’s Plan for Victory had 3 Parts 1. Blockade Southern Ports -Keep Supplies Out & stop exports 2. Control the Mississippi River - Split the South in two 3. Capture the Southern Capital -Richmond, Virginia

  7. Southern Strategy • Main goal: survive as a nation • Defensive strategy- hold on to as much territory as possible until North gets tired of fighting • Attack Northern troops only when victory was assured & to persuade North that it could not win

  8. Conclusion • Strategies were well suited to each sides goals and objectives • South did better job executing plan at first • Eventually Northern Plan took its toll on Southern supplies

  9. Brother Against Brother • Many Americans have family that are split between sides • Many military officers attended military school together at West Point • some officers fought in the Mexican American war together

  10. Who Were the Soldiers? • Average age: 25 • 40%- less than 21 yrs old • Most come from farms • Almost 3 million fight by war’s end

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