Blockade of Southern Ports (12 apr 1861 anni – 9 magg 1865 anni)

Descrizione:

One key aspect of the Union strategy to defeat the Confederacy was to blockade it and thereby put strain on its economy. As part of the powers granted to Lincoln due to the nation's state of civil war, Lincoln was able to carry out these blockades without getting consent from Congress, expanding presidential power. (Continuity: expansion of presidential power during the Civil War)

Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:

Data: