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What was Lincoln's goal in fighting the civil war?
To prevent the south from seceding from the north.
What strategy did world leaders use to prevent future international conflicts following world war?
they created the united nations
What is the civil war fish hook?
Defensive strategy by the union army at Gettysburg, the position resembled a fish hook to prevent the confederates from striking at any position.
What two challenges did the union face fighting in the civil war?
Defeat the Confederacy and prevent the foreign powers, especially Great Britain and France from intervening in the conflict.
What is one reason that the union strategy defeating the south included a naval blockade of southern ports?
In order to prevent the South from importing provisions or supplies from other countries, or from other states.
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