Chapter 14: The Civil War The Secession Crisis In February 1861, representatives of the seven seceded states met at Montgomery, Alabama, and formed the Confederate States of America 41.39 Kb. 1
The hapless anaconda In his Anaconda plan, he proposed a naval blockade of the Confederate ports to isolate the Confederacy and choke its economy and supply lines. This plan was followed when Lincoln proclaimed the naval blockade on April 19, 1861 34.33 Kb. 1