1. Who had what advantage?

2. Generals
Though the Union had good generals, the Confederacy had better ones
Lee surrendering to Grant at Appomattox

3. Soldiers Union soldiers: 2,128,948 Confederate soldiers: 1,082,119
The Union had 22 million people living in their territory compared to 9 million in the Confederacy
African-Americans made up 10% of the Union Army

4. Manufacturing/industry
In 1860, 90% of the nation’s manufacturing was in the North
This meant more guns, clothing, and railroads
Northern states also produced 1/2 of the nation’s corn, 4/5 of the nation’s wheat and 7/8 of its oats

5. Railroads
The North had 22,000 miles of railroad tracks while the South had around 9,500 miles

6. Naval Power
The Union had the entire Naval Power of the United States at the time
…and the Confederacy? What navy?

7. Heart/Passion The Union was fighting to restore the Union
The Confederacy was fighting for their freedom and defending their land