Strengths of the Union and Confederacy at the Start of the Civil War

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Strengths of the Union and Confederacy at the Start of the Civil War Union Strengths 4 times the population (more soldiers) 90% of the factories (more supplies) 70% of the railroads (better transportation) More $ More farmland & food Strong navy & many private ships Confederate Strengths Defensive War (less soldiers required) Know the land better More motivated defending their homes Southerners had skills (hunting & horseback riding) made them good soldiers Superior military leadership Better Cavalry

Weaknesses of the Union and Confederacy at the Start of the Civil War Union Weaknesses Offensive War need at least double the number of men to be successful Lack of knowledge of the land Less motivated Poor military leadership Weaker Cavalry Confederate Weaknesses Less people (1/3rd enslaved) Dependent on others for supplies (few factories) Main crops (Cotton & Tobacco) are not edible Less $ Few Railroads No navy: only a few private ships

In your judgment, which side was better prepared to fight a long war In your judgment, which side was better prepared to fight a long war? Why?