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Blockade In The Civil War

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Blockade is the point of view reflected in the cartoon above. It involves the U.S. Army blocking off Southern ports so supplies cannot come in and, most importantly, no crops or cotton could be sent out. This blockade places the Confederate army in further danger since they are unable to earn money, gain allies, or have food to feed their soldiers. It is one part of the many plans to help the Union army win the Civil War.
As shown in the photo, the snake represents an element the cartoon expresses. Blocking off and surrounding the Southern coast of the United States, the snake does not allow for any ships or commerce to be sent into or out of the United States. In other words, this snake is covering states such as Virginia, North Carolina,

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