The North and the South both had different advantages during war. Overall, the North did have more advantages compared to the South which resulted in their success during war. The North had twice as much railroad track as the South, this made the transportation of goods and troops much easier and more efficient. The North also had twice as many factories than the South. They were better able to produce guns, ammunition, shocs, and other items needed by troops. The North also had a very strong economy, it was very well balanced between farming and industry which made the North very wealthy in comparison to the South. Since the North dominated in population, there was enough Northerners to stay and maintain farming and factory work while others could fight for the Union army.
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