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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).
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How many people were in the north during the civil war?
There were 20 million in the north during the civil war
How many states were in the north during the Civil War?
23 in the north and 11 in the south, 34 in all.
What is a difference between the north and south during the civil war with the railroads?
The North had a railroad net of 34 022 kilometers, (without that of the Border States of 3 020 Kilometers). The South had a railroad net of 14 041 Kilometers. The Northern railroads were better fit and organized for the war purposes because of their general (with few exceptions) standard gauge, whilst those of the South had many sections built with narrow gauge, which required several transfers to carry out the transportation, with consequent delays and possible damages.
Who built the first railroad?
There were many, many railroads in use in the United States during the Civil War. They were built by a variety of private companies and corporations. Because railroad construction was physically demanding, new immigrants (often from Ireland) did a large amount of the manual labor.
How many jobs did Harriet Tubman have during the civil war?
what
How many miles of railroads did the south have during the civil war?
Around 19,000
Transportation in the North and South during the Civil War?
The war had primarily been fought in the south, not the north. The south had to be re-built.
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 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.
How many slaves in the north during the Civil?
It was outlawed, so none.
How many people were in the north during the civil war?
There were 20 million in the north during the civil war
How many railroads were destroyed in the south as a result of the civil war?
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How many railroads did the Union have before the war?
The Union railroads net before the Civil War had a length of 34,022 kilometers.
How many slaves were in the north in the civil war?
Also the South had Slaves to work on those farms the North started blockading the South there was a widespread shortage of many goods such as shoes. Adventages of North during Civil war? What were the advantages of the North?
How many people fought for the north during the civil war?
about 4.1 million people
How many black solders were in the north during the civil war?
Between 180,000 and 200,000 black soldiers served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
How many states were in the north during the Civil War?
23 in the north and 11 in the south, 34 in all.
