What was the North's initial strategy in the Civil War?

The North sought to invade Virginia and take the Confederate capital.

The North followed a strategy of total war, making the south "howl."

A total naval blockade of southern ports was supposed to bring the South back in the Union.

Scott's "great snake" would blockade the South's ports and control the Mississippi River.

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What was the North's initial strategy in the Civil War?

    The North sought to invade Virginia and take the Confederate capital.

    The North followed a strategy of total war, making the south "howl."

    A total naval blockade of southern ports was supposed to bring the South back in the Union.

    Scott's "great snake" would blockade the South's ports and control the Mississippi River.