The Union blockade of the Southern ports was part of General Scott's Anaconda Plan.
The Anaconda plan involved choking off the Southern supply of goods via a port blockage in tandem with the Union Army coming up, around, and down the Mississippi River and working through the south systemically. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
England was only influential in theory because they practiced salutary neglect which means that they didn't bother the colonists as long as the colonies belonged to them and paid taxes. The types of governments depended on who the colony belonged to. Royal colonies listened to the parliament but Charter colonies often did what they wanted. England was influential only up until the point that people were willing to accept.
        
             
        
        
        
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Which statement best explains the role of government according to Thomas Hobbes? The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
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Most people can’t agree on others Decisions or beliefs so because of that voting and many other things were controversial
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer: Wanted to expand westward but were not allowed to.
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