As an asset, the number of factories in the Northern states had no direct influence on the beginning of the US Civil War. In fact, although the North was more industrialized by far over the South, the North was still basically dependent upon its farmlands to support its economy. It became clearer as the months rolled along that because of its superior manufacturing base, the North was able to produce arms, ordinance and build ships without the need to worry about Southern interference. Both the Confederacy and the Union increased their manufacturing base to support the war effort. This was more easily done in the North, however.
During the Civil War, a significant part of the workforce in union factories was comprised of immigrants, particularly those from Ireland and Germany. Many of these individuals sought economic opportunities and stability, taking on labor-intensive jobs in factories that produced goods for the war effort. Additionally, African American workers also began to enter the workforce in greater numbers, particularly as they sought freedom and new opportunities in the North. This diverse labor force was crucial to sustaining the Union's industrial output during the conflict.
They south was fighting to gain independence. The north was fighting to preserve the union. Slavery was a big issue during the civil war. The southern economy relied on slavery, without it the southern economy would have collapsed. The northern economy was threatened by slavery. After the south began using slaves in factories, the north became increasingly hostile to the south and slavery because southern factories used slave labor which allowed them to produce cheaper goods. The use of slaves in factories threatened northern economy. Many historians believe that this economic threat lead to the civil war.
The North was much more industrialized, having many industries, such as textiles, revolve around factories. In contrast, the South was still very agricultural, having many plantations as well as small farms. The North also had many more miles of railroad track.
The north was mostly factories and industries so they had many rail roads. The south was the opposite and was mostly plantations. Being mostly plantations they didn't have many rail roads, so it was harder to transport things.
In the North, many African Americans were free individuals who migrated from the South in search of better opportunities, especially during the Great Migration in the early to mid-20th century. They often found work in factories and industries, contributing significantly to the economy. However, they still faced racial discrimination and segregation, albeit in different forms compared to the Jim Crow South. Many also became involved in civil rights movements, advocating for equality and social justice.
Not very many since slavery was banned.
The North, relative to the South.
It was outlawed, so none.
There were 20 million in the north during the civil war
The north had many factories and rail roads, making them far more advanced then the south. Britain however depended more on the south than the north because they needed cotton and the south was who supplied it. Tax was far better in the North too, it went up 80% during the Civil War. Which was better than the souths 9000%. Think about a gumball being $450. That's partially why the south was defeated my the north.
202345 factories
Very few compared to the North and it took a long time to build up an industrial base.
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?
The workers of the northern factories had to work for many hours and had little rest.
about 4.1 million people
Between 180,000 and 200,000 black soldiers served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
23 in the north and 11 in the south, 34 in all.