Answer:
A very long time ago, I'd say 1400's-1500's or even longer before that.
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.
The bed (also as can be called<span> the </span>river<span> bed) is only on the </span>bottom<span> of the </span>river<span> (or another or other body of water). brackish. Beackish water is water that is much saltier than </span>river<span> water but less salty than sea water channel though. A channel is an only area that contains flowing water confined by the banks.
Hope that this would helps you!
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