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.