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  • Restore the Union to its original state
  • Liberate the slaves (not a primary goal until 1863)
  • Blockade the South to prevent communication with Britain and France whenever possible and restrict the flow of trade

South

  • Defend their territory from the invading Union armies
  • Try to gain recognition of their independence from outside nations such as France and Britain
  • (From an aristocratic perspective) To keep the institution of slavery alive
  • To protect states' rights
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