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    Advantages of the North and South in Civil War Both the north and south had many advantages during the Civil War. However, the north didn’t just win the war by chance, they still had more major advantages that the south did not have. The south had many advantages as follows. Firstly, the south had many of the best officers in the whole country. A lot of America’s best military leaders and commanders supported the South, which held as a major advantage for them. Another advantage the South…

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    During the American Civil War the Union and Confederates used similar fighting techniques to the ones of the Teutonic/Anglo-Saxons and the Celts. Whether they meant it or not, these battle strategies really showed throughout the war. Many battles were won using these techniques, by the North and the South alike. The Union used more of the Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon fighting technique. The Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon people lived in the modern day England area, and thrived prior to the Norman Conquest. They…

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    The North’s Wealth In the American Civil War the North had an advantage for numerous reasons. The main and biggest reason was their wealth. The North was able to beat the South because of their wealth. It allowed them to buy more things than the South could and also supplied their troops. Since they had a lot of it, they had more options as well. In the Civil War the South had better army generals which allowed them to hold on, but in the long run the North’s money and power overcame them.…

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    In 1860s, because the fact of southern states wanted to remain the slavery stable while the North desired to abolish the slavery. Meanwhile Abraham Lincoln led the Union and fought with the Confederacy whose commander was Jefferson Davis. The goal of union was to protect the unity, but many armies were controlled by South, also they owned wide land. It seemed difficult for the Union troops to win the Confederacy drastically. Moreover, the strategy of Confederacy was only to defense, controlled…

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    ‘They’ll keep right on no matter how much coal that boy loads’” (Giardina, 20). The job of the coal company was to produce as much as possible and they cared nothing about who worked for them. People were expendable, it’s much like the philosophy the West has with 3rd world countries in the present. No one cares that Bangladeshis are dying in clothing factory fires as long as we all get out three-dollar t-shirts. In Chapter 8, the killing of Johnson was an example of the complete control the…

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    Why the Confederacy Lost the Civil War The Confederacy lost the Civil War for many reasons that could’ve impacted the results of the Civil War. One reason is that the south didn’t have as many resources as the North. In fact, as of 1860, 97% of the Guns in the USA were made in the North. Additionally, 94% of the pig iron was made in the North. The North blocked its rivers, so supplies couldn’t be sent to the south. So, the North had more resources than the south. All the south really had was big…

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    The North and South’s style of fighting Civil War, a war fought between the North Union and the South Confederacy. The war started in 1861, and ended on April 9th 1865. The Unions style of fighting was used first by the Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon fighters. The Confederates style of fighting was the Celtic style. Culture had a lot to do with how each side fought. The Confederates were proud like the Celtic leaders of the past. They would attack head on or in the…

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    Have you ever wondered what are some facts about a state for instance Wyoming. In my essay you will read things about when it became a state, attractions and other stuff so if you have ever wondered what are some facts read on and you will find out some amazing and interesting facts about Wyoming. So you know how you wondered what are some facts about Wyoming. Well Wyoming became a state in the late 1890s on July the 10 and it was the first to ever allow women to vote. Wyoming has the smallest…

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    My essay is about the advantages and disadvantages of the North and South and what leverage they had to help them win the war. The North had better leadership in the war Abraham Lincoln was there superior leader during the time of the civil war the leadership. He was the president during the civil war and had more authority and power controlling his arm then the south did. The North had a greater population of 22 million people. The north population almost tripled the south population in which…

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    with, the North is justified in invading the South to protect the Union. Before the Civil War nullification was not an acceptable act. Although the Confederate States wanted to create a new country with their constitution, the other countries in the West would perceive the United States Union as weak, and unable to keep their citizens or government together. Although President Abraham Lincoln went against many of the legislative laws, it was important to maintain the union during his…

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