1.2 Initial advantages & changing strategies

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the duration of the Civil War, including military strategies, leadership, and significant events.

What factors contributed to the Civil War lasting four years?

The North had significant advantages in manpower, manufacturing, and rail transportation, alongside skilled political leadership from Abraham Lincoln.

What advantage did the North have over the South in terms of population at the onset of the Civil War?

The North had a population of 22 million compared to the South's 9 million.

What was the Anaconda Plan in the context of the Civil War?

The Anaconda Plan aimed to strangle the South by imposing a naval blockade and controlling the Mississippi River.

What impact did Lee's defeat at Antietam have on the course of the Civil War?

Lee's defeat at Antietam provided a significant boost to Union morale and allowed Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Which event highlighted a diplomatic crisis involving the British and the Union?

The Trent Affair was a diplomatic crisis where the U.S. Navy seized two Confederate envoys from a British ship, nearly causing conflict with Britain.