At the onset on the war, in 1861 and 1862, they stood as relatively equal combatants. The Confederates had the advantage of being able to wage a defensive war, rather than an offensive one. They had to protect and preserve their new boundaries, but they did not have to be the aggressors against the Union :)
Yes, it could be argued that the <span>French and Indian War resulted in England's becoming the leading colonial power in the world, since the British were victorious over the French in this conflict. </span>
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I don't really know, put I do know that they make sure that's its fair and equal.
Upper class I think I apologize if this wrong