How did the Union plan to defeat the Confederacy? Check all that apply. fighting major sea battles between 1861 and 1862
taking control of the Mississippi River
making early plans of the Confederacy to protect Southern ports
creating a blockade of Confederate ports
dividing the Confederacy to weaken it

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.

most cajuns resided in acadiana, where their descendants are still predominant