History of North America

Who were the Yankees and confederates?

The Yankees and the Confederates were the two main sides in the American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865.

The Yankees:

* The term "Yankees" was used to refer to the people from the northern states of the United States, who supported the Union during the Civil War.

* The Yankees were primarily from industrial and urban areas, and they relied heavily on manufacturing, trade, and commerce for their economy.

* Politically, the Yankees supported the Republican Party and were generally more liberal in their views.

The Confederates:

* The Confederates were the people from the southern states of the United States who seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.

* The Confederates were primarily from agricultural regions and relied on farming, particularly cotton, for their economy.

* Politically, the Confederates supported the Democratic Party and were generally more conservative in their views.