Military Preparedness

Northern Strengths 270,000,000 acres of farmland (65% of US total) 22,000 miles of railroad track (71% of US total) $1.8 billion value of manufactured goods (92%) 120,000 factories (85% of US total) 1.2 million factory workers (92% of US total) 22 million people (70% of US total) 23 states 800 banks…single currency many good harbors established navy

Northern Weaknesses few quality military leaders (at the beginning of war) fighting on “foreign” territory had to conquer a large area long lines of supply poorly trained soldiers…many immigrants joined Abraham Lincoln as president (at beginning)

Southern Strengths Solid trade relationship with England Potential money resource from cotton sales South grew 80% of the world’s cotton Several excellent military leaders Defending its own territory Strong desire to win to preserve its values/beliefs More men knew how to ride and shoot Jefferson Davis as president (at the beginning of war)

Southern Weaknesses 130,000,000 acres of farmland (35% of US total) Many acres were planted with tobacco and cotton 9,000 miles of RR track (29% of US total) Tracks were in several “gauges” $155 million of manufactured goods (8% of US total) 20,500 factories (15% of US total) 110,000 factory workers (8% of US total) 9 million people (5 mill whites, 4 mill slaves) 11 states (plus 4 border states) 200 banks…multiple currencies dependent on trade with North and England CSA Constitution favored states’ rights over CSA needs

Military Preparedness