UnionSTRENGTHS
-More population -More resources -Had an industrial advantage, able to produce more war machines faster than the south -Had a vastly better rail system, able to bring supplies to the war front faster -Controlled the navy, thus controlling the sea WEAKNESSES -Heavily Relied on imports, could not produce own food and other items. -Had few trained soldiers -Had to fight on unknown territory |
ConfederateSTRENGTHS
-Better fighting spirit -Better war leaders -Knew the land (Most of the war was fought in the south) -South was able to produce all the food they needed, not needing to import anything WEAKNESSES -Crippled economy, confederate currency had virtually no value |