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Strategies of the North and South
Directions: Complete the following activities below in order to describe the strategies the North and the South
used to fight the Civil War.
Activity 1: Analyze the photo “Scott’s Great Snake” to answer the following questions.
1. Based on the Strengths and Weaknesses of the two sides, and the Atlas (pg. 65), Do you think this
picture represents the strategy of the North or South? How Can you tell?
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Activity 2: Read the resource “Strategies to Win the War”, use the chart below to record the goals and
strategies of the Union and Confederacy.
Goals
Strategies
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South
Summary: Answer the following questions below in complete sentences
1. Which side do you think has the best chance to win the war?
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2. Why would a naval blockade of Southern ports impair the South’s ability to survive?
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3. Do you think the image of a snake is the best way to represent the north’s strategy? Explain your
reasoning.
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Exit Ticket: Based on what you know about the strengths and weaknesses of the North and South, as well as
the strategy each is trying to use to win the war; who do you think has the best chance to win the Civil War? Be
sure to state details and examples about strengths and weaknesses of each, as well as citing reasons based on the
strategy the plan to use. Record your response in the space below.
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