North Advantages and Disadvantages1. The North had factories to produce ammunition and guns to keep the troops stocked, but didn't have much agriculture like the South
2. The North had 22,000 miles of railroad and canals to transport food and supplies to the soldiers 3. The North had a population of 22 million and a larger army, but didn't have as many strong officers and grew tired easily 4. The North was fighting on unfamiliar territory 5. The North had a developed industrial economy, banking system, and currency |
South advantages and disadvantages1. The South was very agricultural and had farms and plantations to feed the troops, but didn't have industry to make guns like the North
2. The South had only 9,000 miles of railroads, road, and canals to transport food and supplies to their soldiers 3. the South had a population of only 5.5 million, but had a very strong military tradition and brilliant officers 4. The South was fighting on their homeland and familiar ground 5. The South's economy originally was based on the Union's capital Washington D.C., but now they had to start their own banking system and currency |