Because neither side was ready. It would take months before the armies were recruited, trained and equipped for operations.
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Neither side could gain a clear and decisive victory.
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.
He could be a seargent.
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.
The Civil War proved that the states could survive even fighting each other.