Strengths/Weaknesses of the North
Strengths
Population- (21 million people to the South’s 9 million-including
3.5 million slaves)
Industrial advantage- (manufactured 97 percent of the country’s
firearms)
Strong Navy
Money-Had four times as much cash on deposit as the
South
3.5 million slaves)
Industrial advantage- (manufactured 97 percent of the country’s
firearms)
Strong Navy
Money-Had four times as much cash on deposit as the
South
Weaknesses
Had to fight on the offensive
Didn't know the area well
Had to conquer and occupy the South
Had to fight on the offensive
Didn't know the area well
Had to conquer and occupy the South