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- Objective: To examine the advantages, disadvantages, and strategies of both the Union and the Confederacy. Do Now: Use the information below to write a summary of the following info Who had the advantage at the start of the Civil War, the Union or the Confederacy, and why do you think so?
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- Union Advantage small population of 9 million, of which 1/3 were slaves large population of 22 million Confederate Disadvantage
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- excellent railroad system Confederate Disadvantage Union Advantage poor railroad system
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- defending their homeland The North invaded unfamiliar territory. Audio Excerpt: Audio Excerpt: Union and Confederate Advantages Confederate Advantages fought a defensive war at home Union Disadvantages The South was a huge area to conquer.
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- seize control of the Mississippi River Strategies for Victory Union plans: blockade Southern ports capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia
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- The South counted on European money and supplies. Confederate plans: To stay at home and fight a defensive war. The South believed that the North would quickly tire of fighting and give up.
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