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1 Advantages and Disadvantages Union vs Confederacy

2 Strong Presidential leader Few able military leaders
NORTH () Advantages Disadvantages Political Strong navy Strong Presidential leader Few able military leaders Invading on unfamiliar land Huge area of land to conquer Economic Industry (to provide guns, bullets, uniforms, and supplies) 70% of nation’s railroads European aid to the Confederacy Social Bigger population (22 million) 54th regiment- 1st African-American Regiment- motivated Not many military volunteers for war, many did not care to fight

3 No industries or factories to produce a mass amount of goods
SOUTH (CONFEDERACY) Advantages Disadvantages Political Knew their land Best military leaders- fought in Mexican War Political problems- state’s rights vs federal rights No real navy Economic Cotton would be exchanged on world market for weapons and manufactured goods No industries or factories to produce a mass amount of goods Social Stronger motivation to fight Skilled fighters Small population (9 million)

4 Feelings on State’s Rights Commanding General(s)
Union (North) Confederacy (South) President Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Davis Type of Government Constitutional Republic Autocratic Government- One ruler who has absolute authority Feelings on State’s Rights Strong national government State sovereignty Commanding General(s) Ulysses S Grant Robert E Lee Soldier’s Nickname Billy Yank John Reb

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