Civil War Advantages & Disadvantages

Name used to refer to the states that did NOT secede 

Name used to refer to the states which seceded

They had skilled and experienced military leaders when the war began.

They had a smaller population of 9 million people which led to fewer soldiers and smaller armies.

They had to fight on unfamiliar territory as most of the battles were fought in the South.

Larger population of 22 million people which allowed for this side to have larger armies throughout the war.

Having an agricultural economy allowed for this side to grow cotton for trade with Europe in exchange for war supplies.

This side had more factories and industries to produce war supplies such as muskets, uniforms, and ammunition.

They had more skilled soldiers who knew how to use a musket and required less training.

As a new country, this side had no organized Army or Navy when the war began.

This side had a larger railroad network for transportation of supplies and soldiers.

More banks and money allowed this side to be able to pay for the expensive cost of war.

Weak and ineffective military leaders at the start of the war led to this side losing several key battles.

This side was defending their land and homes on familiar territory (fighting a defensive war).

Little industry and fewer factories prevent an army from making needed supplies, instead they have to trade with other countries for those goods.