Question

question 10 of 10

which statement best completes this graphic organizer?

union strategy through 1863
take full control of the mississippi river
?
invade the coastline to eliminate supplies

a. trap confederate armies within union territory
b. often replace generals to keep fresh leadership
c. issue a proclamation legally ending slavery
d. capture the confederate capital

Explanation:

Analyze the graphic organizer

The graphic organizer is titled "Union Strategy Through 1863." It lists three main components of this military strategy:

1. "Take full control of the Mississippi River"
2. "?" (The missing component to identify)
3. "Invade the coastline to eliminate supplies"

These components represent the core elements of the Union's overall strategic plan during the American Civil War, famously known as the Anaconda Plan.

Evaluate the options against the Anaconda Plan

The Anaconda Plan, proposed by General Winfield Scott, aimed to defeat the Confederacy by blockading Southern ports (represented by "Invade the coastline to eliminate supplies") and controlling the Mississippi River to split the Confederacy in two (represented by "Take full control of the Mississippi River").

Along with these blockades and divisions, a primary objective of the Union military strategy in the Eastern Theater was to capture Richmond, Virginia, which served as the Confederate Capital.

Let's evaluate the given choices:

• A. Trap Confederate armies within Union territory: This was not a primary, structured strategic goal of the overall Union plan through 1863.
• B. Often replace generals to keep fresh leadership: While Lincoln did change commanders frequently, this was a reaction to performance rather than a planned military strategy.
• C. Issue a proclamation legally ending slavery: The Emancipation Proclamation was a political and moral measure rather than a direct military campaign strategy listed alongside physical geographic objectives like blockades and river control.
• D. Capture the Confederate capital: This directly completes the traditional three-pronged Union strategy (blockade the coast, control the Mississippi River, and capture Richmond).

Answer:

• (A) Trap Confederate armies within Union territory
• (B) Often replace generals to keep fresh leadership
• (C) Issue a proclamation legally ending slavery
• (D) Capture the Confederate capital (Correct answer)