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The South relied on agriculture, especially cotton and tobacco , and used slave labor to do much of the work. The North concentrated on manufacturing and did not use slave labor.
The North had extensive railroad connections- the South had few railroads.
The Southerners were mostly Protestants of Scotch- English- Northern Irish decent. The North had more diverse backgrounds- people from Germany, Sweden,
Holland, Irish Catholics and elsewhere, as well as the English.
The North had more money and could better equip their forces. The also had a much larger navy.
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What where three major differences between the north and the south before the civil war?
The North had a lot more railroads and many more foundries for making locomotives and rolling stock. The North had a much larger population. The North had a big navy, as well as the biggest merchant fleet in the world (till the Confederates messed with it!).
Compromise between north and south?
The compromises that the northern and southern states reached were the great compromise and the Three-Fifthy compromise
What was the debate between north and south over counting slave population?
the south were very complex in their organizing
What were the three strengths of the north and thew three strengths of the south?
the north had a large industrial base, they also didn't rely on slaves to work, and lastly the north had more people. the south basically had all the military schools and they also were very agriculturally based.
Three most important issues that divided the north and south prior to 1840?
Slavery
What are three differences between north and south Korea?
North Korea is communist from the Soviet Union, South Korea is anti-communist, it breaks my heart when I say it.:( Also, they are being occupied by different troops.
What is the three fourth compromise?
The Three-Fifths Compromise was an agreement between the North and the South to only count the slaves as three-fifths of a person. The North was afraid the South would have greater representation in Congress.
What is the differences between the republic of Kenya the republic of South Africa and the republic of Sudan?
They are three different countries, so there would be massive differences between them, far too many to list.
What where three major differences between the north and the south before the civil war?
The North had a lot more railroads and many more foundries for making locomotives and rolling stock. The North had a much larger population. The North had a big navy, as well as the biggest merchant fleet in the world (till the Confederates messed with it!).
Compromise between north and south?
The compromises that the northern and southern states reached were the great compromise and the Three-Fifthy compromise
What are the three continents that are located mainly bewtween the equator and the North Pole?
North America, Europe and Asia.Asia, Europe and North America are the three continents.Asia, Europe and North America.
What are three ways that India can be divided in two?
With no respect for regional and political differences, one could split the country north/south, east/west, and a diagonal direction of your choice.
Why had the north and south diverged so greatly in the preceding three decades?
The North and South diverged because of slavery in the South and increasing industrialization in the North.
What are 3 major causes leading to the civil war?
Three major causes leading to the Civil War were: 1) Economic differences between the industrial North and agricultural South, particularly related to slavery; 2) States' rights versus federal authority, with Southern states advocating for more state autonomy; and 3) Political tensions over the expansion of slavery into new territories and states.
Which river flows from south to north?
There are a handful of Canadian rivers that run from south to north. The three that strictly flow south to north are Niagara, Richelieu, and the Athabasca.
What were three cause of civil war?
fanatacism, failed government, and cultural differences
What was the debate between north and south over counting slave population?
the south were very complex in their organizing
