North and South Flashcards
(6 cards)
0
Q
South Advantages
A
better, more experienced leaders
home terrain
the will to fight for a cause
1
Q
North Advantages
A
more $ and resources better manufacturing more population can draft, replace fallen soldiers better transportation network
2
Q
North Disadvantages
A
poor leadership
unfamiliar terrain
no real motivation
3
Q
South Disadvantages
A
less $ and resources cannot replace lost soldiers through draft lesser population smaller army cannot tax (confederacy)
4
Q
North Goals
A
preserve Union
capture Richmond
incapacitate confederate army
control Mississippi River
5
Q
South Goals
A
have independence recognized
capture DC
at first invade north - when that didn’t work they fought a defensive war - try to wear them out, defensive offense
