0
Much bigger population from which to recruit armies.
Traditional advantage in artillery, including new rifled cannon
Industrial capability - access to all kinds of war-supplies
More railroad mileage - whole armies could move by train
Big enough navy to blockade Southern coast
Most talented President the Americans ever had
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What advantages did the north enjoy over the south?
The home field advantage
What was the main issue over which the south seceded in the civil war?
The preservation of the union
What was two advantage the South had over the North?
The South had several advantages in its rebellion to leave the Union in 1861. One such advantage was that it needed only to fight a defensive war to win. It did not need to invade and destroy the Union. It's hope was that the Union would tire of the war, its losses of soldiers , and the seemingly no victory in sight attitude for much of the war. The second major advantage was the size of the Confederacy. To win, the Union had to conquer a vast Southland and hold on to captured territory. This was a failed attempt until President Lincoln raised more troops to overwhelm the South.
How did the advantages of the north at the start of the war continue to be advantages?
The Union ( North ) had a number of advantages over the Confederacy that continued to remain advantages for the following reasons: 1. The Union's advantage in manufacturing remained because most of the Union's factories were well out of reach from the Confederate Army. Robert E. Lee's attempt to capture Harrisburg Pennsylvania as example failed. The Union as well as the North did not expect anymore Confederate advances. 2. The Union's advantage in warships was immense compared to the South's. It would take a very long time for the Confederacy to catch up. Also, the Northern shipyards were well protected and had the ability to build more ships as needed. 3. The Union's population was far greater than that of the South. This was a large pool of possible soldiers. This advantage remained and there was no chance of this Northern advantage to be reduced. 4. Farmlands in the North, most of them, were out of reach from Confederate forces. This would remain so as the North had control of farmlands and cattle ranches in most of the Territories as well. The South's farm base was available to be attacked by the North and was.
How did the advantages of north at the start of the war continue to be advantages?
The Union ( North ) had a number of advantages over the Confederacy that continued to remain advantages for the following reasons: 1. The Union's advantage in manufacturing remained because most of the Union's factories were well out of reach from the Confederate Army. Robert E. Lee's attempt to capture Harrisburg Pennsylvania as example failed. The Union as well as the North did not expect anymore Confederate advances. 2. The Union's advantage in warships was immense compared to the South's. It would take a very long time for the Confederacy to catch up. Also, the Northern shipyards were well protected and had the ability to build more ships as needed. 3. The Union's population was far greater than that of the South. This was a large pool of possible soldiers. This advantage remained and there was no chance of this Northern advantage to be reduced. 4. Farmlands in the North, most of them, were out of reach from Confederate forces. This would remain so as the North had control of farmlands and cattle ranches in most of the Territories as well. The South's farm base was available to be attacked by the North and was.
Southern advantages over the north?
The south had more states and a larger union.
What advantages did the union states have over the confederacy states?
He pooped
Why did the north have finanicial advantages over the south?
The South had no factories, no munitions. no mills for warm clothes or shoes, no financial support for cash for articles of war or food, none of these necessary requirements of which the union had plenty.
Did the south have frequent victories over the union armies?
no
After Union victories in the South blacks would cross over to the Union lines?
True
After Union victories in the South blacks would cross over to the Union lines.?
True
Why did the South have an economic advantage over the North?
It didn't. Its wealth came from one product - cotton - and the successful Union blockade made it impossible for them to trade this commodity for imported weapons. The South had other advantages in the short term, but they were not economic ones.
What are the advantages of union over structures?
union occupies a lesser memory space compared to structure as the same memory block is used for all the members in union
What advantages did the north enjoy over the south?
The home field advantage
What advantages did the North have over the South in the battle of appomattox courthouse?
none
What advantages did the southern have over the British in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the east african union?
advantages and disadvantages of african union
