Question

civil war: What advantages did the North have over the South in this war? What advantage did the South have? Explain each.

Answer 1

North: Had a larger population, had a great industrial advantage, the north controlled the seas, the North had more troops to fight the war. the North had railroads, steamboats, roads, and canals for faster transport of supplies and troops.

South: The south was playing defense on their own territory, the South had better Generals who knew better how to fight, and the South could produce all the food it needed.