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the answer you wantWhile the South had major disadvantages in industry, economy, and population, they actually had some pretty big advantages militarily. The Confederacy had some of the best West Point grads as their generals. Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and JEB Stuart were just a few of the South's many excellent military leaders. Meanwhile the North kept passing off command of the Army of the Potomac as each new General failed to properly do the job.

Additionally, the South was at an advantage in being able to fight a defensive war rather than having to invade, as the North did. It is easier to fight a defensive war than an offensive war. This is apparent in that each time Lee attempted to invade the North the result was disaster (Antietam the first time, Gettysburg the second). There for being on the defense was an advantage.

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