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Which side was better prepared for war and why?
The North was better prepared to fight and win the civil war at its outbreak in 1861. It had much greater industrial capacity, much larger manpower and a government infrastructure already in place. It had a much larger railway system and a better equipped army and navy.
Which side was best prepared for war the Union or the Confederacy?
The battle lines were now drawn. On paper, the Union outweighed the Confederacy in almost every way. Nearly 21 million people lived in 23 Northern states. The South claimed just 9 million people — including 3.5 million slaves — in 11 confederate states.
How was the South unprepared for the war?
Most recruits didn’t know how to fight and needed training. In what ways was the southern army unprepared for war? They had a weak economy — no money, no banking system and no industry.
How did the US prepare for war?
The U.S. prepared for war by first building- up the military in readiness for deployment, by initiating a draft. The president further issued the Liberty Bond and pushed for public participation to raise money for the war efforts. The government raised income taxes to sustain financial support for the war.
Which side had the advantage in the Civil War?
The North had a better economic than the South, so the North had more troops to fight the war. The North had railroads, steamboats, roads, and canals for faster transport of supplies and troops. You just studied 10 terms! The Union had the better advantage against the South, but the South had a few advantages.
Which side do you think had the best long term chances for victory at the start of the Civil War?
Which side do you think had the best long-term chances for victory at the start of the Civil War? Why? The South; they knew how to use weapons and make shoes and other things that came in handy for war.
What were the sides in the Civil War?
Fact #1: The Civil War was fought between the Northern and the Southern states from 1861-1865. The American Civil War was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America, a collection of eleven southern states that left the Union in 1860 and 1861.