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Why was it an advantage to be able to move troops between the west indies and the south?
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Where West Indies locates on world map?
Between the United States and South America.
In which continent is West Indies?
the west indies is located in two contients north America and south America
Is Brazil in the West Indies?
it is in South America
Where is the west indies located?
No, it is not located in India. it is actually located south-east of the gulf of Mexico and northern America, east of central America and north of south America - the Caribbean. The islands are called the 'West Indies' because the initial explorers were trying to reach India by a new route going West round the Globe from Europe. When they came across the Caribbean Islands they though they must be near India and called them the West Indies, not realising the size of Earth and the fact that there was another continent and an ocean in the way.
Are the islands of the west indies in north or south America?
The islands of the Caribbean (West Indies, or Antilles) are between North and South America, but are often classified as being North America, as is Central America. These include Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and numerous smaller islands.
Was the Battle of Gettysburg an advantage for the north?
they had more troops than the south.
When was South Indies created?
South Indies was created in 1984.
Who is the indies?
There are two 'Indies'. The West Indies (Caribbean) and the East Indies (South and Southeast Aisa).
Where West Indies locates on world map?
Between the United States and South America.
What was the nickname given to the northerners who moved south during Reconstruction to take advantage of the political opportunities?
Carpetbaggers were northerners who moved south for personal gain during the Civil War between the Union and the Confederate troops.
Did Ulysses S. Grant believed in using the North's great advantage in troops and material resources to overwhelm the south?
True
Who extends farther south the West Indies or the Falklands?
The Falkland Islands at much further south than the West Indies.
What were some advantages to the southerners to be fighting on their own soil?
One advantage the south had because they were fighting on their own soil was that they could move troops easier. Another advantage was that the south was used to their climate while the north was used to colder temperatures.
What was the name of the time between the civil war and the removal of the troops from the south?
reconstrution
What is one geographical advantage the south had over the north?
The south had interior lines of communication and a railroad system to exploit this advantage by shifting troops where they were needed. The south was also on the Gulf of Mexico, which was a commonly used trading port.
In which continent is West Indies?
the west indies is located in two contients north America and south America
What continents are North and South of the West Indies?
North and South America
