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What was Winfield Scott's anaconda plan?

Scotts anaconda plan was split into four parts. His first goal was to capture Richmond the South's capital. Next to capture the Mississippi river. Third to block all trading from foreign nations to the south. Last to conquer the inner lands o the south by dividing them in half


What types of shortages did the south experience during the civil war?

Food shortages, the Union Blockade made it difficult for the economy to thrive, and they could not import, export, or fish. If they could not import, they have a shortage of ammunition. If they cannot export, they cannot get the cotton to France and England and get theyre much needed support. Hey, atleast they dont run out of cotton eh? General Winfield Scotts "March to the Sea" basically destroyed everything. He burned innocent peoples homes, farms, towns claiming one Confederate is the same as the whole South.


Did dred scotts visit to Wisconsin make him a free man?

It would have done - automatically - if he had applied for his freedom while on free soil. But he tried to apply retrospectively when he was back in slave country, and local judges had never dealt with this kind of application.


Why did James oglethorpe want highland Scots to move to georgia?

James Oglethorpe wanted the highland scotts to move to georgia because the were feisty people and they liked to fight! that's why they Oglethorpe gave them land along the coast to settle, so that they could protect Georgia!


What was dred scotts childhood early life like?

Dred Scott was born into slavery around 1799 in Virginia. He was owned by a series of masters, which included being taken to different states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, where slavery was prohibited. His early life was marked by the harsh realities of enslavement, but he also experienced moments of relative freedom and stability when living in free territories, which later played a crucial role in his legal battles for freedom.