How Did the North Win the Civil War? . I. Comparing the Two Sides. 1 . Union Advantages: More Troops, Stronger Economy. 2 . Union Strategy: The Anaconda Plan and Attack. 1 . Confederate Advantages: Military Culture & King Cotton. 2. Confederate Strategy: Play Defense. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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How Did the North Win the Civil War?
I. Comparing the Two Sides
1. Union Advantages: More Troops, Stronger Economy
2. Union Strategy: The Anaconda Plan and Attack
1. Confederate Advantages: Military Culture & King Cotton
2. Confederate Strategy: Play Defense
Question Marks: Border States, England and France
II. Major Civil War Battles
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1861 Fort Sumter
C Starts Civil War both sides expect short, easy war
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1861 1st Battle of Bull Run
C Ends expectation of easy, short war
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1862 2nd Battle of Bull Run
C Continued Confederate success
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1862 Antietam U A key turning point Ends chance England/France will
recognize Confederacy Lincoln issues E. P.
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1863 Gettysburg U Bloodiest battle of war Major Union victory
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1863 Vicksburg U Union gains control of Miss. River
Year Battle Who Won?
Significance
1864 Atlanta U Direct attack on civilians Ensures wins 1864 election