INTRODUCTION:
The seven southern states seceded from the Union and after Confederate forces fired on Union troops in Fort Sumter, four more joined the original seven. The Civil War had begun April 12, 1861. Both the North and South thought it would be a short war. They were both tragically mistaken. By reading Chapter 13 and watching the Ken Burns’ “Civil War” episode, make a determination who you will think will win and state your case with examples. I do not want you to use a website that does the thinking for you so be careful not to google an answer because it should be your own work if you want a good grade. Only use the sources that I have provided, and you decide who may have the upper hand. There are strong cases for both for different reasons. As always be cautious on citing any sources that you do use.
Answer the following:
The Civil War began April 12, 1861. Given where each side started in the war, would the North or South in your opinion win the war? If you did not know the outcome in 1861, who do you believe was in the best position to win? Look at all the advantages /possible advantages and all the disadvantages /possible disadvantages for each side. Social, cultural, political, material, strategies, etc to make the best case by backing it up with cited facts.
RESOURCES TO CONSIDER:
Textbook
The Civil War by Ken Burns: Episode 1 – The Cause (streaming video link under resources for Module 7)
Primary Sources – Civil War Primary Sources – The Civil War Trust
http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/primarysources/
You will only want to find any sources that predate May 1861.
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