American History

Question

QUESTION 21 The Union's blockade of the South was designed to do which of the following?

Destroy the Confederate Navy

Punish England and France for their support of the South

Make money for the Union

Stop the Confederacy from receiving supplie

Answer 1

The Union blockaded southern ports to prevent the export of cotton, which was a major source of income for the Confederacy. It was also a strategy designed to prevent the import of weapons and supplies to Confederate armies.