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The Union had a three-part strategy to win the Civil War. The first two parts of the plan were suggested by General Winfield Scott who had fought in the Mexican War. His strategy was known as the “Anaconda Plan.” Use online research to learn more about his strategy. Explain why it was referred to as the “Anaconda Plan,” how General Scott planned to achieve his goal, and what resources he would need to do so.

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What was the goal of the Anaconda Plan?

Anaconda plan, military strategy proposed by Union General Winfield Scott early in the American Civil War. The plan called for a naval blockade of the Confederate littoral, a thrust down the Mississippi, and the strangulation of the South by Union land and naval forces

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