Civil War Advantages and Disadvantages

Which side had an advantage in railroad lines?

• North

• South

• Neither

Why were railroad lines an advantage in the Civil War?

• Trains often disrupted battles.

• It made it easier to move soldiers and supplies quickly.

• It provided plenty of jobs and kept unemployment low.

• Train cars could also serve as hospitals for soldiers.

Which side had an advantage in number of soldiers and supplies?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in motivation?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in motivation?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in better generals?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in better generals?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in political leadership?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in familiarity with the land on which battles were fought?

• North

• South

• Neither

Which side had an advantage in more skilled soldiers?

• North

• South

• Neither