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Why was it an advanage for the north that the south did not have many major railroads?
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Every major battle of the war took place very near to a railroad or a navigable waterway. One or the other was necessary for a means of getting supplies to the army. An army without a source of supplies had to stay on the move, robbing every farm it passed of all the food it could find. When stationary, without a source of supply, a Civil War army would "eat out he countryside" for miles around within a few days. Railroads also allowed for the rapid movement of troops, so they could be concentrated to attack where the enemy had few troops.
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How many railroads did the north an the south have?
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
Which side south or north had access to the railroads during the civil war?
the north
Did the north have more railroad track than the south?
Yes, the north had more railroad tracks then the South. This is because the North needed the railroads to connect the cities with the other cities and small towns. The North also needed more railroad tracks because the North was in charge of transporting goods that the South grew. Since the North had more railroads then the South, the North had an advantage when the Civil war came along because they could transport troops guicker.
What was a major economical difference between the north and south?
the major economical difference between the north and the south is the north was based on manufacturing while south was agriculutural
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!).
How many railroads did the north an the south have?
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
What describes the railroads in the US in 1860?
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
What best describes the railroads in the US in 1860?
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
Which side south or north had access to the railroads during the civil war?
the north
What did African Americans who moved from the south to the north find?
jobs on railroads or in factories.
What tactics did the North use against the South?
destroy the railroads.
Why Africans moved from south to north?
Jobs on railroads or in factories.
Did most of the early railroads and canals run north or south or east to west?
from north
Why did more railroads run east and west then north and south?
its because the railroads goes more to the east and the west
Did the north or south have the most shipyards?
North. The north had the industry, railroads, shipping, government, and stable money.
Why did the south build fewer railroads then the north and west?
because they are cheaper
Where were most early railroads in the US built?
north to west some in the south into Atlanta and some in Chattanooga
