Strengths and Weaknesses During the Civil War

​Comparing the North and the South DURING the Civil War

Your goal for today is to know how the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) differed in advantages, disadvantages, leaders and war strategies.

To do this, we will:
-Analyze maps
-Read to gather information

Set your worksheet aside for now. You’ll need it later when we begin reading.

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Open Ended

What is unique about Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware?

Multiple Choice

Which side had the “population” advantage?

• Union (North)

• Confederacy (South)

Open Ended

In what way is population an advantage during wartime?

Open Ended

Would “slave population” be an advantage for the South in a war that was being fought to protect slavery? Explain.

Multiple Choice

Which side had the “agriculture” advantage?

• Union (North)

• Confederacy (South)

Open Ended

In what way is agriculture an advantage during wartime?

Multiple Choice

Which side had the “manufacturing” advantage?

• Union (North)

• Confederacy (South)

Open Ended

In what way is manufacturing an advantage during wartime?

Open Ended

In what way is having more railroads an advantage during wartime?

Multiple Choice

Which side had the “railroad” advantage?

• Union (North)

• Confederacy (South)

If you have made it to the finish line, complete the map on the back of your worksheet for a prize!

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