History of North America

What were the norths and souths goals advntages during civil war?

Northern Goals

* Preserve the Union

* Abolish slavery

* Maintain control of the federal government

* Limit the power of the Southern states

Southern Goals

* Secede from the Union and establish an independent nation

* Preserve slavery

* Protect the rights of states to regulate their own affairs

* Limit the power of the federal government

Northern Advantages

* Larger population

* Stronger economy

* More developed infrastructure

* Superior navy

* Control of the federal government

Southern Advantages

* Knowledge of the terrain

* Strong cavalry

* Excellent marksmen

* High morale