Answer:
Americans, beginning the 19th century, had an idea of "Manifest Destiny" in which they thought they were destined to expand the US to the west coast
The California territory is located near the sea. Acquiring this territory would provide America with:
- safe military defense bordered by the sea
- enough space to built ports so we can make a trading relationship with other countries
To the discovery of America, the " New World"
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.
