The north anaconda plan was based on . . a. destroying the south's railroads b. capturing richmond c. blockading southern ports d. controlling the mississippi river

C. Blockading southern ports

Explanation:

The plan was actually to create a blockade in the South Littoral. With the coast blocked, the troops would go down through the Mississippi river, dividing the south in 2. The idea was that, if divided in 2 sections the south would be much easier to control.

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