Term

Fort Sumter

Definition

Where the first bombardment began on April 12, 1861. Major Anderson of the Union army surrendered to General Beauregard, a close friend and colleague.

Term

The Anaconda Plan

Definition

A plan MADE by the UNION that featured: - Naval blockade from Louisiana to Virginia to stop the export of cotton - Control of the Mississippi River to divide the confederacy ------------------------------------------------ The Confederate's strategy was to wear out the Union with a DEFENSIVE war

Term

The North's Advantages

Definition

- Industry and railroads - Larger population - Legitimate government and strong political leadership