civil war section 1
Why did the South have brilliant officers?
The South had brilliant officers because they were aggressive. They didn't mind surprise attacking.
hy were the border states significant? What did each border state control?
The border states were significant because they (Kentucky and Missouri) had control over important rivers and (Maryland) separated the Union capital, Washington D.C., from the North. Maryland is important for shipping/trade. The border states are major political places.
In what ways did civilians support the troops?
The civilians supported the troops by raising money, providing aid for soldiers and their families, and ran emergency hospitals.
What event led to the start of the Civil War, and when did it occur?
The event that led to the civil war was when a Fort Sumter was attacked by Confederate troops in 1861.
How did the issue of secession contribute to the attack of Fort Sumter?
The issue of secession contributed to the attack of Fort Sumter because when they pull away, they take our federal mint, arsenals, and military outposts.
What was the purpose of the U.S. Sanitary Commission?
The purpose of the U.S. Sanitary Commision was to send bandages, medicine, and food to the Union Army camps and hospitals.
Describe the strategy of the North. {Anaconda Plan} Who came up with this plan?
The strategy of the North was 1) destroy the South's economy with a naval blockade of southern ports, and 2) gain control of the Mississippi River to divide the South.
Describe the strategy of the South. {Include Cotton Diplomacy}
The strategy of the South was the cotton diplomacy, This was the idea that Great Britain would support the Confederacy because it needed the South's raw cotton to supply it;s booming textile industry. Jefferson Davis tried to win foreign allies with this tactic.
What problems did both armies face at the start of the war? How were they able to get troops?
They faced shortages of clothes, food, and rifles. People volunteered to be soldiers.
List three ways the southern strategy benefited from the fact that the North had to invade and control the South.
Three ways the southern strategy benefited from the fact that the North had to invade and control the South were: military strategy, good officers, and home soil.
How did the war affect family loyalties and friendships on each side?
War affected family loyalties and friendships on each side. For instance, the president's wife's sons fought for the Confederacy, and her husband was the president of the north.
Do you think war could have been avoided? Why or why not?
War could not have been avoided. It was inevitable.
Do you suppose the enthusiasm for the war shown by many of the young soldiers persisted beyond their first battle? Why?
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What types of supplies were issued to soldiers?
dont know
