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The Civil War

The Civil War's Anaconda Plan aimed to suffocate the Southern economy and aspirations for independence. While the South initially had potential military advantages, the war's introduction of advanced weaponry and technology—like repeating rifles, iron-clad ships, and the telegraph—dramatically increased casualty rates. Traditional infantry tactics clashed with these advancements, leading to failed assaults. This analysis explores the South's strategies, military advantages at the war's onset, and the impact of technological progress on warfare outcomes.

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The Civil War

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  1. The Civil War

  2. ANACONDA PLAN

  3. What did the South need to do to achieve its goal of independence? GOAL: STRATEGY:

  4. Technological Advances Contribute to High Casualty Rates Military Advances: • Advanced rifles & artillery* • Repeating Rifles • Iron-clad ships • Telegraph • Railroads • Observation Balloons *Long-range weapons gave defenders an advantage such that by the end of the war, 9 out of 10 infantry assaults failed. ADVANCED WEAPONS + ANTIQUATED INFANTRY TACTICS HIGH CASUALTY RATES

  5. Why might the South have had a military advantage at the beginning of the war?

  6. The Eastern Campaign

  7. The Western Campaign

  8. Diplomatic Efforts during the Civil War

  9. The Road to the Emancipation Proclamation:

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