Question

Explain the advantages that the North had over the South before the war. Explain the advantages that the South had over the North before the war.

Answer 1

@thomaster @madelinecgrey

Answer 2

Before which war?

Answer 3

If you let me know for which war I can help you.

Answer 4

THE CIVIL WAR PLEASE!

Answer 5

@hlee13

Answer 6

@thomaster

Answer 7

ok I got you ... hold on and let me type

Answer 8

Norths advantages : Had almost 4 times as many free citizens, Had many people to grow food and to work in factories making supplies, Had more than 70% of the nation's rail lines, and Had a strong navy and a large fleet of private trading ships

Answer 9

Souths advantages: Defending their homeland gave them a strong reason to fight, Had skills that made them good soldiers, and Many of the best officers in the United States were from the South

Answer 10

Norths disadvantages: Northern soldiers had to conquer a huge area to bring the South back into the Union and They were invading unfamiliar land

Answer 11

Souths disadvantages: Had few factories to produce weapons, railroad tracts, and other supplies,Had few railroads to move troops and vital supplies, The South had a small population, about 9 million lived in the Confederacy and 22 million in the Union and More than 1/3rd of the population was enslaved; therefore they had fewer people that could be soldiers

Answer 12

Oh thanx a lot man :P