Union Naval Blockade

The Union Naval Blockade was a strategy used by the United States during the Civil War to block Southern ports from receiving supplies, trade, and communication. By deploying ships along the coastline, the Union aimed to prevent the Confederacy from importing weapons, ammunition, and other resources, effectively restricting their ability to sustain the war effort. This blockade helped weaken the Confederacy economically and militarily, making it harder for them to continue fighting. It was a key part of the Union's overall strategy to defeat the Confederacy and reunify the country.