9. Objective: To examine the advantages, disadvantages, and strategies of both the Union and the Confederacy. Do Now: Use the information below to write a summary of the following info Who had the advantage at the start of the Civil War, the Union or the Confederacy, and why do you think so?

10. Union Advantage small population of 9 million, of which 1/3 were slaves large population of 22 million Confederate Disadvantage

11. excellent railroad system Confederate Disadvantage Union Advantage poor railroad system

12. defending their homeland The North invaded unfamiliar territory. Audio Excerpt: Audio Excerpt: Union and Confederate Advantages Confederate Advantages fought a defensive war at home Union Disadvantages The South was a huge area to conquer.

13. · seize control of the Mississippi River Strategies for Victory Union plans: · blockade Southern ports · capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia

15. · The South counted on European money and supplies. Confederate plans: · To stay at home and fight a defensive war. · The South believed that the North would quickly tire of fighting and give up.