How did the Union hope to defeat the confederacy?

The Union aimed to defeat the Confederacy through a multifaceted strategy known as the Anaconda Plan, which sought to suffocate the South economically by blockading its ports and controlling the Mississippi River. This would cut off supplies and communications, isolating the Confederate states. Additionally, the Union intended to engage in large-scale military campaigns to capture key southern cities and destroy Confederate armies, ultimately aiming to restore the Union and end the rebellion. The combination of industrial strength, manpower, and strategic military leadership were central to their efforts.