SSUSH9a Reading Comprehension

Restate the learning goal in your own words.

What was one of the main reasons the North was better suited for war compared to the South?

• Larger population for recruiting soldiers

• Better agricultural output

• More experienced military leaders

• Stronger alliances with foreign countries

Which factor did NOT contribute to the economic disparity between the North and the South?

• Industrial production

• Railroad development

• Agricultural output

• Climate differences

How did the North's wealth from industrial production primarily accumulate?

• In cash assets

• In land and slaves

• Through foreign investments

• In agricultural products

What was a significant disadvantage for the South during the Civil War?

• Limited industrial output

• Excessive cash assets

• Overpopulation

• Advanced railroad system

Why was the South's wealth less effective in financing the war?

• It was tied up in land and slaves

• It was mostly in cash assets

• It was invested in foreign markets

• It was used for agricultural expansion