American History

Question 1

What advantages did the Union have over the confederacy?

Answer 1

1. Soldiers
   2.Factories
2. Food
3. Railroads

Question 2

What advantages did the confederacy have over the union?

Answer 2

1. Cotton Profit
2. Generals
3. Motivation

Question 3

Explain why the Union’s advantages were more important than the Confederacy’s in relation to winning the US Civil War.

Answer 3

The Union’s advantage over the confederacy is primarily because of population, industrial capacity, and very developed transportation. Also, they allowed the North to sustain a prolonged war effort, produce vast quantities of military supplies, and effectively mobilize troops across large distances.