Advantages of the union over the federacy in the merican civil war
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Here are just the top 10 advantages the Union held over the Confederates.
Greater wealth to fund a long war.
Stronger and more diverse economy to keep the folks at home happy.
Larger population that grew over the course of the war, as millions continued to come from Europe and become drafted into the army.
80% of the old nation’s industry and the ability to grow it through imports.
diplomatic influence, which enabled them to bully the European powers who initially favored the South.
Efficient railroads once the Federal government commandeered them for use in the war.
Much larger navy to not only blockade the Confederacy but to transport troops and supplies.
A famine in Europe and Russia that made the Union’s wheat and corn more valuable than cotton on the world market.
Better education in areas of technology that helped produce better weapons and ammuntion.
More raw materials like iron, coal, copper and salt to keep their massive war-engine running smoothly.
Greater wealth to fund a long war.
Stronger and more diverse economy to keep the folks at home happy.
Larger population that grew over the course of the war, as millions continued to come from Europe and become drafted into the army.
80% of the old nation’s industry and the ability to grow it through imports.
diplomatic influence, which enabled them to bully the European powers who initially favored the South.
Efficient railroads once the Federal government commandeered them for use in the war.
Much larger navy to not only blockade the Confederacy but to transport troops and supplies.
A famine in Europe and Russia that made the Union’s wheat and corn more valuable than cotton on the world market.
Better education in areas of technology that helped produce better weapons and ammuntion.
More raw materials like iron, coal, copper and salt to keep their massive war-engine running smoothly.
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