Union & Confederacy Map 1861

North v. South Civil War 1861-1865

North United States of America Union Yankees

Advantages of going to war Big Population Industry – 85% of all factories 70% of RR lines Strong Navy – Trade ships

Disadvantages of going to war Offensive War – must initiate moves Had to conquer huge, unfamiliar territory Long lines of supplies – open to attack in west

State of the Economy Industrial Boom Factories Machinery Telegraph RR Steam Power

South Confederate States of America Confederacy Rebels

Advantages of going to war Strong beliefs in what they were fighting for – bravery On the Defense – home turf advantage, defending homeland, way of life Short Supply Lines Good soldier skills - shooting and riding skills

Disadvantages of going to war Few factories – depend on the North Political problems – unstable, things not getting done Few people Weak Navy 9 Million people total Almost 4 million = slaves

State of the Economy Agricultural Based Cotton Slaves Limited Industry

Strategies for winning the War NORTH SOUTH Destroy the South’s economy through a naval blockade of southern seaports Gain control of Mississippi River to divide Confederacy Destroy Richmond, VA – southern capital Defensive strategy – defend it’s territory, familiar with geography Wear down the Union’s will to fight Anaconda Plan