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Which side south or north had access to the railroads during the civil war?
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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.
Where were most of railroad tracks in US located before civil war?
Before, during and after the US Civil War, the Northern states of the US had the largest amount of railroad tracks. Because of the industries in the North, access to all means of transit, such as riverboats and railroads were vital to the North's economic vitality.
Did north or south have better transportation system civil war?
The north had more men better factories, plus they had more railroads and better agriculture
What region was hardest hit during the civil war the north or south?
The South. Nearly all the battles were in the South. And after Grant authorised total war, there was deliberate destruction of farms and railroads, that took many years to recover from.
Was the union south or north during the civil war?
The Union was North(:
Who controlled most of the railroads during the civil war?
The North controlled most of the railroads during the Civil War.
What economic advantage did the North have during the civil war?
Railroads Manufacturing Industry
Where were most railroads located during civil wars?
They were located mostly in the North East area, but they were expanding towards the West more. Having all of the railroads in the North actually gave the North an advantage during the Civil War in order to travel good, and was another reason for the victory of the North.
The north was the main center for what three things during the civil war?
finance, railroads, and manufacturing
Did the south and north have equal access to railroads in the civil war?
No, the Union had a far greater railroad network, and ended up often having to rebuild captured railroads in the South.
Where were most of railroad tracks in US located before civil war?
Before, during and after the US Civil War, the Northern states of the US had the largest amount of railroad tracks. Because of the industries in the North, access to all means of transit, such as riverboats and railroads were vital to the North's economic vitality.
How were railroads useful during the civil war?
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.
Who had the advantage of railroads in the civil war?
The North - very much so.
Did the south have more canals during the civil war?
No, the North had a larger amount of railroads and a substantially larger amount of water ways in the year 1861.
Where were most cities railroads and roads rebuilt after the civil war?
North
How many railroads did the north have during the civil war?
The North - very much so. They were able to transport troops and weapons further and faster. And they were able to maintain their railroads to a higher standard. By comparison, the Southern railroads were in a dreadful state - especially after Sherman taught his men how to twist the rails so that they couldn't be used again until they had been sent to a rolling-mill. (Sherman's neckties).
Which of these contributed to the growing economic disparity between the North and South prior to the Civil War?
the construction of railroads (from studyisland)
