1. casualties

3. 3 million men fought in it 620,000 died – 2% of U.S. 23,000 casualties in one day 7,000 dead in 20 minutes Disease killed two for every one killed in battle. Chance of survival – 7 : 1

4. More men died at the Battle of Shiloh than in all previous wars combined. 6,000,000 cases of sickness in the Union army during the war. 6,000 battles fought during the war 2,000 boys under 14 served in the Union army. 300 were 13 and under. The cost of the war was $6,190,000,000 – or $134,067,342,296

7. December, 1860

8. January, 1861

9. February, 1861

10. June, 1861

13. NorthSouth Strengths and Weaknesses

14. POPULATION 23 States 22 Million 11 States 9 Million (4 million of which are slaves)

15. MANUFACTURING 90% of all of nations heavy industry. (Foundries, factories, manufacturing) Less than 10% of nations industrial base.

16. NAVY Ninety ShipsThirty Ships

17. ARMY 2,000,000 at height 750,000 at height

18. RAILROAD 21,000 miles 9,000 miles

19. RESOURCES Most of nations iron, coal, copper and gold. Most of nations cotton.

20. FOOD PRODUCTION Most of nations farms for food production. Agriculture focused more on cotton and other cash crops.

21. MILITARY LEADERSHIP Lacked experienced officers and generals. Most of nations best officers and generals. Robert E. Lee Best Soldier in U.S.

22. GEOGRAPHY Would have to invade and control south to end war. Only had to play defense to win. Home court advantage.

23. ALLIES Had to keep other countries from siding with the Confederacy. Had European allies who smuggled them weapons and supplies.

24. MONEY Controlled most of the countries money and banks. Wealthier, but wealth was invested in land and slaves.

25. GOVERNMENT Abe Lincoln. Possibly the greatest president in our history Jefferson Davis. Didn’t want the job of president