What advantages did the North have economically during the US Civil War?

Answer 1

Many argue that the institution of slavery retarded Southern economic development. First and foremost, immigrants coming to the United States generally settled in the North where they could earn a wage. Secondly, with slavery, markets tend to 'undervalue' labor and rely on labor intensive practices to the detriment of capital. As a result, the South remain heavily dependent on agriculture as the North industrialized.

Answer 2

The North had huge economic advantages over the South in the US Civil War. Among the many were:

* an industrial base that operated and produced goods required for the war and the population in general. The South's manufacturing base was small at the beginning of the war, and was under relentless pressure as most of the battles were in the South;

* part of the industrial base was the North's ship building capacity. Once again, when the war began the North already had more warships and cargo vessels than the South;

* a safe food supply was an economic advantage for the North. Farmlands in the Union were mostly not in danger of destruction during the war. The Confederacy's food supply was hampered by the battles in the South and at times the inability to send food to their troops due to damage to their railway system;

* the large Northern population was also an economic benefit for the Union. While soldiers were recruited or drafted into the Union army, there was still plenty of manpower to keep farms and factories running. The South had a smaller population than the North. Their soldiers had to be in the field of battle longer than in the North. Small farms in the South suffered as their owners were in the army; and

* the North had the ability, as a recognized country to more easily borrow funds.

Answer 3

The Unions's economy composed mainly of factories and large cities, while the confederate's economy was agriculture. The Union was able to manipulate its factories to mass-producing weapons and other war necessities which gave it an advantage against the Confederates in the American Civil War.

Answer 4

Much bigger population from which to recruit armies.

Well-developed industrial base, to manufacture war supplies.

Skilled immigrants still arriving from Europe.

Advantage in artillery, with the new rifle-barrelled guns.

Exceptionally talented President, who learned how to choose and use good Generals.

Answer 5

The Union had an overwhelming economic set of advantages than the Confederacy had.

The Union had a strong industrial base that for the most part was safe from any Confederate attacks. The Union also had a protected source of food on farmlands faraway from the battle zones of the war. With its strong economic advantages, the Union was able to produce more navy ships in faraway cities, not even close to the battles of the war.

Answer 6

The huge advantage the North had during the US Civil War was its strong manufacturing base. It was able to produce everything it needed to fight the war. The South had virtually no industrial manufacturing. Products had to be imported and pass by a Union navy blockade.

Answer 7

The North had a larger population and a better industrial base and transportation system.

Answer 8

The North was more industrialized than the South. They produced more weapons. The North also had sea ports and closed all trade with the South.