Union OR Confederacy?

Which side had a better network of railroads to move troops?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side had a larger number of skilled, educated military leaders?

• Union

• Confederacy

In which region were most of the nation's factories located?

• North

• South

Which side wanted to just defend itself and wear down the other side's will to fight?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side wanted to divide their enemy by gaining control of the Mississippi River?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side wanted to blockade its enemy's seaports to strangle its economy?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side had a larger population, and therefore more soldiers?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side could more easily raise money to spend on the war effort?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side hoped to gain foreign support, especially from Great Britain?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side did the "Upper South" states of VA, NC, & TN all join?

• Union

• Confederacy