Chapter 19 sec 1

What were the weaknesses of the South at the start of the Civil War?

1. Few factories to produce goods necessary for war. 2. Little railroad tracks or improved roads for transportation. 3. Small fighting population. The south had a population of about 9 million people at the start of the war. 1/3 of that population was made up by slaves, therefore, they had fewer men to select to fight in the confederate army.

what were the strengths of the south at the start of the Civil War?

1. Fighting a defensive war; you make the enemy come to you. 2. Fighting to defend their homes. 3. Good soldier skills, most men could ride a hose and shoot a gun. 4. The south had superior officers to the North.

what were the weaknesses of the north at the start of the civil war?

1. Northern volunteers lacked skills essential to fighting a war. 2. northern officers were inexperienced and unqualified. 3. northern soldiers had to conquer a large area with few good maps and little knowledge of the terrain. 5. northerners must fight on the offensive war.

what were the strengths of the north at the start of the Civil war?

1. the north had almost 3 times the free population of the south. this provided a stronger pool of men to draw from to fight in the war. 2. industry was the north's greatest resource. 3. the north had more than 70% of the nation's rail lines. 5. Abraham Lincoln

How many states were in the Confederacy.

11 states

How many states remained in the Union after the south seceded?

24 states

what action did President Lincoln take after the fall of Fort Sumter?

After the fall of Fort Sumter, President Lincoln calls for 75,000 volunteers to serve a term of 90 days in a campaign against the south.

Which states made up the Border States?

Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and West Virgina.

What was the difference between the southern and northern views of the Civil War?

Southerners believed they had the right to secede. They saw the war as a war for southern independence. Northerners saw the war as a war to preserve the Union.

compare and contrast the qualifications to lead of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

the north was lead by Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's followers first doubted his ability to lead, due to his lack of experience in national politics or military matters. in time, he would prove to be an excellent leader noted for his patience, strength, and fine war planning. the south was lead by jefferson Davis. many viewed Davis to be a stronger leader than Lincoln. Davis had attended west point and served as an officer in the Mexican war. he was secretary of war under president Franklin pierce.

what was the battle strategy of the north(The Anaconda Plan)?

their strategy for war involved a campaign on 3 fronts. 1st sea-blockade all southern Ports to cut off trade and supply from Europe. 2nd the west- seize control of the Mississippi river. It would cut off the South's major route of transportation of troops and supplies. it would also cut the confederacy in half b isolating Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. finally, the east- seize Richmond, VA, the capital of the confederacy and capture the confederate government.

what was the battle strategy of the south?

they had a simple strategy. stay at home and fight a defensive war, and try to acquire European allies to help supply the southern war efforts.