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Railroads were used in the Civil War to transport supplies and troops to the battlefield. Since the North had more of the railroads, they were able to use it greatly to their advantage, and it was one of the reasons they were able to win the war.

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rail raods were used to help both the north and the south in stratigy and as a target

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Who controlled most of the railroads during the civil war?

The North controlled most of the railroads during the Civil War.


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