jan 1, 1862 - General Winfield Scott's blockade is in effect

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-By the start of 1862, more than 260 ships were on blockade duty and another 100 under construction.
-blocked southern ports to peacefully use economic sanctions to end the war. d
-Lincoln said the blockade was too slow/lmited, opting for an aggressive military campaign to go alongside the blockade

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