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 Battle Who Won?

Significance

1861 Fort Sumter

C Starts Civil War both sides expect short, easy war

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1861 1st Battle of Bull Run

C Ends expectation of easy, short war

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1862 2nd Battle of Bull Run

C Continued Confederate success

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1862 Antietam U A key turning point Ends chance England/France will

recognize Confederacy Lincoln issues E. P.

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1863 Gettysburg U Bloodiest battle of war Major Union victory

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1863 Vicksburg U Union gains control of Miss. River

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1864 Atlanta U Direct attack on civilians Ensures wins 1864 election

Year Battle Who Won?

Significance

1865 Appomattox U Lee surrenders