They allowed them to not only move people but to move large amounts of products faster then they could before. It also allowed them to trade things that they could never trade over long distances before, such as, some food products, and livestock.
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
the north
Yes, the north had more railroad tracks then the South. This is because the North needed the railroads to connect the cities with the other cities and small towns. The North also needed more railroad tracks because the North was in charge of transporting goods that the South grew. Since the North had more railroads then the South, the North had an advantage when the Civil war came along because they could transport troops guicker.
The north had more men better factories, plus they had more railroads and better agriculture
North: Better railroads More people from which to draw troops Better and more industry A standing navy South: Better Generalship Better infantry soldiers Better cavalry Fighting on home soil
The North had 34,022 kilometres of railroads The South had 14,141 " " " The Border States had 3,020 kilometres of railroads .
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
The North had more miles of railroads tracks then the South
the north
destroy the railroads.
Jobs on railroads or in factories.
jobs on railroads or in factories.
from north
North. The north had the industry, railroads, shipping, government, and stable money.
its because the railroads goes more to the east and the west
because they are cheaper
north to west some in the south into Atlanta and some in Chattanooga