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Because they were a naturally aggressive and soldierlike breed who despised the Yankees, and did not think they were the kind of people who could win a war.
They also had the benefit of some of the best regular officers from the US Army, who had resigned to join the Confederates. They had a strong cavalry tradition, with most young men owning at least one horse. And they were counting on their cotton exports to pay for war supplies.
Also at this stage, they were not planning to invade the North, so any fighting would be on home ground, unfamiliar to the enemy. This also gave them a powerful mission - to defend the homeland against the invader.
What else can I help you with?
How do you think transportation and industry in the south would affect the region during civil war?
It was their lack of transportation and industry - they couldn't move troops around so quickly, and they couldn't manufacture armaments and other war supplies.
Before the Civil War who did the South think would assist them?
Before the Civil War, the South thought that European countries that needed cotton would assist them.
What impact would the civil war have on the south's foreign trade?
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What effect did the cold harbor have on civil war?
It showed Grant that he would not be able to win the war quickly by sudden assaults, but would have to settle for a long siege.
Why was the Civil War made?
The Civil War started because the North wanted to abolish (Destroy) slavery, but the South did not. This was not the only problem the Civil War started. The Civil War started because: A) North wanted Tarrifs, South did not. B) Wanted to get rid of slavery, South didn't C) Decision on whether a new territory would become a Slave or Free state
Why did the north and south mistakenly think that the civil war would be short?
a.
What side did Florida think would win the civil war?
Florida wanted the south to win the US Civil War.
How did President Lincoln think the south should be treated after the civil war?
slavery would enmd
Why did northerners believe that the American civil war would be over quickly and that they would be the winners?
They judged that the South had inferior numbers, no artillery, no navy, and no manufacturing industry.
Why did the northerners believe the American civil war would be over quickly and that they would be the winners?
They judged that the South had inferior numbers, no artillery, no navy, and no manufacturing industry.
Did the leaders of the south think the civil war would be brief?
Yes, almost everyone did. But especially the South. (Try 'Gone with the Wind')
How do you think transportation and industry in the south would affect the region during civil war?
It was their lack of transportation and industry - they couldn't move troops around so quickly, and they couldn't manufacture armaments and other war supplies.
Before the Civil War who did the South think would assist them?
Before the Civil War, the South thought that European countries that needed cotton would assist them.
Why did northerners believe the American believe the American civil war would be over quickly and they would be the winners?
They judged that the South had inferior numbers, no artillery, no navy, and no manufacturing industry.
Would it make the north look bad if they punished the south in the civil war?
I honestly think it would because the north and south were fighting for what they thought was right! Why punish the south after they have already lost the war and had to give up slavery!
Owner of the first battle in the civil war?
I don't think there was an owner. Do you by any chance mean winner of the first battle in the civil war? If so that would be South Carolina at the battle for Fort Sumter at Charleston South Carolina.
What did the south hope they would win?
the civil war
