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Union & Confederacy Map. 1861. North v . South. Civil War 1861-1865. North. United States of America Union Yankees. Advantages of going to war. Big Population Industry – 85% of all factories 70% of RR lines Strong Navy – Trade ships. Disadvantages of going to war.
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North v. South Civil War 1861-1865
North United States of America Union Yankees
Advantages of going to war • Big Population • Industry – 85% of all factories • 70% of RR lines • Strong Navy – Trade ships
Disadvantages of going to war • Offensive War – must initiate moves • Had to conquer huge, unfamiliar territory • Long lines of supplies – open to attack in west
State of the Economy • Industrial Boom • Factories • Machinery • Telegraph • RR • Steam Power
South Confederate States of America Confederacy Rebels
Advantages of going to war • Strong beliefs in what they were fighting for – bravery • On the Defense – home turf advantage, defending homeland, way of life • Short Supply Lines • Good soldier skills - shooting and riding skills
Disadvantages of going to war • Few factories – depend on the North • Political problems – unstable, things not getting done • Few people • Weak Navy 9 Million people total Almost 4 million = slaves
State of the Economy • Agricultural Based • Cotton • Slaves • Limited Industry
Strategies for winningthe War NORTH SOUTH Defensive strategy – defend it’s territory, familiar with geography Wear down the Union’s will to fight • Destroy the South’s economy through a naval blockade of southern seaports • Gain control of Mississippi River to divide Confederacy • Destroy Richmond, VA – southern capital Anaconda Plan