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At the outset of the Civil war, the South actually had several advantages over the North. Most of these were gradually lost over the course of the war.
Most of the most experienced and effective military commanders in the US forces prior to the Civil war were from the South - and most of them chose to side with the South when war broke out. As the war continued, Union commanders became more experienced and effective and the younger commanders who were talented got promoted. At the same time, many of the top Confederate commanders got killed in battle.
On average, the Confederate soldiers had a lot more experience with riding horses (which made for better cavalry) and shooting guns (better infantry). As the war dragged on though, the Union forces gained experience until they could match the Confederates.
For much of the war, the Confederates were fighting on familiar territory - but eventually the Union got familiar with it too.
Historians seem to feel that the turning point when the Union finally gained an overall advantage over the Confederacy was at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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What advantages did the North have over the South in the battle of appomattox courthouse?
none
What advantages did the South have over the North going into the US Civil War?
Nothing
What industrial advantages did the South have over the North in the US Civil War?
Simply, it could manufacture all manner of war-supplies, including the latest rifle-barrelled artillery, while the agricultural South was increasingly unable to import anything, because of the Unon Naval blockade.
What four advantages did the north have over the south?
1. It had more people 2. More factories 3. More food production 4. Better railroads
Who is the dictator today in north and south Vietnam?
There is NO North Vietnam & South Vietnam today (and there hasn't been a north & south for over 30 years; when the north conquered the south, ending the war in 1975). Today's Communist Vietnam is President Triet.
Why do you think the north and south were not able to reach a compromise over slavery in 1861?
Because the north and the south wanted differnt things south wanted slavery, but the north wanted freedom.
What advantages did the North have over the South in the battle of appomattox courthouse?
none
What advantages did the north enjoy over the south?
The home field advantage
What did differences in the north and south lead to?
The differences in the North and South over slavery lead to the Civil War (1861 - 1865) which the North won, the country was united and slavery came to an end.
Did the North have more advantages over the South in the US Civil War?
yea
What advantages did the South have over the North going into the US Civil War?
Nothing
What advantages over the South did the north have over when it launched an offensive into Maryland in September 1862?
More money
Southern advantages over the north?
The south had more states and a larger union.
What war was fought between the north and the south from 1861 to 1865 over the issues of slavery and states' rights?
The Civil War.
What industrial advantages did the South have over the North in the US Civil War?
Simply, it could manufacture all manner of war-supplies, including the latest rifle-barrelled artillery, while the agricultural South was increasingly unable to import anything, because of the Unon Naval blockade.
Why was there no new compromise over slavery in 1861?
because slavery had died out for the most part after the civil war when the south agreed to rejoin the north
What resources did the North have that gave it a significant advantages over the South during the Civil war?
The North had the factories capable of making supplies and equipment for war.
