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Civil War Begins Unit Questions What did each side expect and plan for during the early stages of the Civil War? What were the battles early in the conflict like? How did Lincoln manage the complexities of the war? What complications did each side face at home?

A War on Two Fronts War in the West War in the East North: Capture the Mississippi River and cut the Confederacy in half. South: Hold on to the West. North: Defend Washington, DC and capture rebel capitol at Richmond, VA. South: Defend Richmond, VA and capture Washington, DC.

Thought Jot What is a challenge Lincoln faced in trying to win the war? How did he overcome it?