Objective: To examine the advantages, disadvantages, and strategies of both the Union and the Confederacy.Do Now: Use the information below to write a well written paragraph answering the following questions.• Who had the advantage at the start of the Civil War, the Union or the

Confederacy, and why do you think so?

Union Advantage

• small population of 9 million, of which 1/3 were slaves

• large population of 22 million

Confederate Disadvantage

• excellent railroad system

Confederate Disadvantage

Union Advantage

• poor railroad system

• defending their homeland

• The North invaded unfamiliar territory.

Confederate Advantages• fought a defensive war at

home

Union Disadvantages• The South was a huge

area to conquer.

· seize control of the Mississippi River

Strategies for VictoryUnion plans:· blockade Southern ports

· capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia

· 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.

What were the major causes of the Civil War? Let’s review. (3:54)