1. Chapter 10: The Civil War (1861 – 1865)
Section 1 Identify the strengths of the north and the south before the war began
Preparing for War

2. Advantages and Disadvantages
Factories
The north was able to produce supplies (self-sustain)
Weapons and uniforms
The south was unable to self-sustain (they did trade with Europe)
Railroads
North could produce goods and ship goods
South had not developed railroads

3. Advantages and Disadvantages
Population
22 million lived in the north
9 million lived in the south
More soldiers and factory workers for the north
Military officers
South was able to gain Robert E. Lee, who was Lincoln's first choice to led the north
Lee from the south choose to fight for the south
Not only Lee, but other top military officers joined the south

4. Advantages and Disadvantages
Experienced Government
North had a stable government
South just formed a government
They were fighting for their lives
Their lifestyle was in jeopardy
They knew nothing else
The north were not as "into it"
Northerners were not in complete agreement

5. North War Strategy Initial attempt was to win the war early
Bull Run and Vicksburg early failures
The strategy changed (Anaconda Plan)
Blockade the coast
Control the Mississippi River (cut the south in half)
Devastate the south (ruin their economic capabilities)
Capture Richmond (capitol)
Ultimately end the war