The Civil War

This side had more experienced horseback riders, known as the cavalry.

• North

• South

This side had more troops able to fight in the war.

• North

• South

This side had more usable railroads.

• North

• South

Most of the fighting and battles took place here.

• North

• South

This side had an industrial economy and many factories.

• North

• South

This side had an agricultural economy with many plantations and farms.

• North

• South

This side had more experienced generals.

• North

• South

This side had more available food and supplies for the troops.

• North

• South

A famous Union nurse that later founded the American Red Cross.

• Florence Nightingale

• Harriet Tubman

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Clara Barton

Assassinated President Lincoln because he was outraged at the South's defeat in the war.

• John Wilkes Booth

• John Brown

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis