Which of the following strategies primarily aimed to control the Mississippi River and block Southern ports?

The Anaconda Plan was a strategic outline devised by Union General Winfield Scott at the beginning of the Civil War. Its primary objective was to suffocate the Confederacy economically and militarily by employing a blockade and controlling key geographical waterways. The plan specifically aimed to gain control of the Mississippi River to divide the Confederacy and prevent the transport of goods and troops. By blocking Southern ports, the Union aimed to cut off supplies and trade, ultimately weakening the Southern states’ ability to sustain the war effort.

The blockade of ports and the control of the Mississippi were critical components of the Anaconda Plan, as they were intended to constrict the resources available to the Confederacy. This two-pronged approach sought to ensure the Union would gain significant strategic advantages throughout the war.