The American Civil War caught both sides unprepared. The Confederacy hoped to win by getting Britain and France to intervene, or else by wearing down the North's willingness to fight. The U.S. sought a quick victory focused on capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia. The Confederates under Robert E. Lee tenaciously defended their capital until the very end. The war spilled across the continent, and even to the high seas. Most of the material and personnel of the South were used up, while the North prospered. COUNT 4
QSN1 What was the Confederate overall strategy to win the Civil War? ANS1 getting Britain and France to intervene QSN2 What was the Union's original war aim? ANS2 capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond, Virginia QSN3 Who led the Confederate forces defending Richmond throughout the war? ANS3 Robert E. Lee QSN4 How did the war effect both sides? ANS4 the material and personnel of the South were used up, while the North prospered