ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES Write out THREE Union Advantages you think were most important Write out TWO Confederate Advantages you think were most important Which side had the overall advantage going into this war? Why? *Copperhead- Northern Democrat who wanted peace with the South

Northern strategy: anaconda plan GOAL: Surround the Confederacy and squeeze into submission

Anaconda plan Capture Richmond, VA (their capital) Control Mississippi River Blockade Southern ports Rid confederates from border states

Southern strategy Defend homeland Hold onto as much territory as possible until North is worn thin Capture DC and border states

Robert e. lee first offered union position CIVIL WAR FUN FACT Robert e. lee first offered union position "I cannot raise my hand against my birthplace, my home, my children."

Conscription- aka draft First issued by the Confederate States of America United States also issued a conscription further into the war Individuals could pay to escape enlistment and also find substitutes (only 6% actually served)

HABEUS CORPUS Definition: petition to seek relief from unlawful imprisonment Civil War Relation: Abraham Lincoln SUSPENDS THIS DURING THE WAR IYO Did Lincoln have this right?