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 BattleWho Won? Significance 1861 Fort Sumter C Starts Civil War both sides expect short, easy war
YearBattleWho Won? Significance st Battle of Bull Run C Ends expectation of easy, short war
YearBattleWho Won? Significance nd Battle of Bull Run C Continued Confederate success
YearBattleWho Won? Significance 1862AntietamU A key turning point Ends chance England/France will recognize Confederacy Lincoln issues E. P.
YearBattleWho Won? Significance 1863GettysburgU Bloodiest battle of war Major Union victory
YearBattleWho Won? Significance 1863VicksburgU Union gains control of Miss. River
YearBattleWho Won? Significance 1864AtlantaU Direct attack on civilians Ensures wins 1864 election
YearBattleWho Won? Significance 1865AppomattoxU Lee surrenders