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I have a group of friends that play out an ATL together and we're stuck on a certain point. Internal discussion has gotten pretty heated and fruitless so we thought to seek an outside perspective for some fresh ideas.

It's early 1862 in our scenario, UK and US are in a ceasefire with trade resumed after a brief Anglo-American war while a formal peace treaty is being negotiated. The US navy has been pretty much wiped out by an Anglo-French effort. The other relevant stuff is mostly as OTL.

We agree that even without the blockade the Union would eventually prevail over the Confederacy because of the industrial and populational advantage. Where we differ is in the transition of point A to point B.

So here is where help would be appreciated: In your opinion, how would the American Civil War play out without an Union Blockade?

Thanks in advance!
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