#8. Whitney Blucher The Stengths and the weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War.

For more read chapeter 20 of the American Pagent textbook.

Union Strengths:

• The North had the greater economy, which was also their greatest strength.



• Had control over the sea , a advanced navy that could easly set up blockades against the South.



• Had a larger reserve of manpower. What with a steady income of immigrants and a higher population than that of the seceding states.



• Soliders could were known for their discipline and determination.



• Had more weapons, was better organized, was farther along in the railroad business, and was sound in farming and industrial production.

Union Weaknesses:

• Northern boys were less prepared for battle and military life than the Southern boys were.



• Wasn't very fortunate in having higher ranking commanders.

Confederate Stengths:

• The Confederacy could fight defensively behind their lines. Knew the land well and how to best fight on it.



• The South had the more talented officers. Were bred to fight.



• Siezed weapons, ran Union blockades, and developed their own ironworks to obtain sufficient weaponery.



• General Robert E. Lee.

Confederte Weakness:

• Had a scarcity of factories.



• As war went on the Confederates experinced, grave shrtages on shoes, uniforms, and blankets.



• Soldiers and civilians would go hungry because of supply problems.



• Had a breakdown in their transportation system. Northern invaders would often cut or destroy the Southern railroad tracks.

Question:

Which factor was a strength for the North but a weakness for the South? Explain.