The Civil War: North vs South

Front

Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• highly trained soldiers
• abundant natural resources
• fighting in familiar territory
• control of the Mississippi River

Back

abundant natural resources

Front

Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?

Back

He felt loyalty to his native Virginia

Front

Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• large population
• strong military leadership
• control of the railway system
• many factories and businesses

Back

strong military leadership

Front

What was Jefferson Davis’s role prior to becoming president of the Confederate States?

Back

He represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Technology

Back

North

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Finances

Back

North

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Fighting location

Back

South

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Military leadership

Back

South

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Railroads

Back

North

Front

Decide if the strength was held by the North or South during the Civil War: Population

Back

North