Explain what the union navy and army did to put each of the three steps of the anaconda plan into action from 1861 to 1862. refer to the information from section 3 to remind you of each step of the plan.

The three steps of the Anacoda plan

Step 1. In 1861, the union navy launched its blockade of southern ports

In step 2; that was Early in 1862, the union forces moved to divide the Confrederacy by gaining control of the Mississippi River.

Step 3. In 1862, the union General Geroge McCllan sent 100,000 men by ship to capture Richmond.