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Because neither side was ready. It would take months before the armies were recruited, trained and equipped for operations.

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Q: Why could neither side gain advantage at the beginning of the Civil War?
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What was the outcome of the conflict along the east coast early in the civil war?

Neither side could gain a clear and decisive victory.


What were the Confederacy's biggest advantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

Some of the best officers of the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.Traditional advantage in cavalry - most young Southerners could ride and shootOfficer class - the army was a more natural choice of career for sons of rural landowners than in the industrial North.Rank-&-file - a more soldierlike breed, a generally aggressive kind of peopleHome-ground advantage - most battles were on terrain unfamiliar to the enemyStronger war-mission - to defend the homeland against the invader.Their Presidentwould not have to face an election in mid-war, as Lincoln did.Prospect of recognition and military aid from Britain and France.


What advantages did the south possess?

Some of the best officers of the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates. Traditional advantage in cavalry - most young Southerners could ride and shoot Officer class - the army was a more natural choice of career for sons of rural landowners than in the industrial North. Rank-&-file - a more soldierlike breed, a generally aggressive kind of people Home-ground advantage - most battles were on terrain unfamiliar to the enemy Stronger war-mission - to defend the homeland against the invader. Their President did not have to face an election in mid-war, as Lincoln did. (At the beginning) Prospect of recognition and military aid from Britain and France.


What position could a black man hold in the civil war union army?

He could be a seargent.


One thing the civil war proved was that?

The Civil War proved that the states could survive even fighting each other.

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