Question

4. How did Lincoln use the railroad to his disadvantage?

Answer 1

During the Civil war Abraham Lincoln used the railroads to his advantage.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The American Civil War was found between the states of the North and the states of the South called confederate states.

• The railroads proved as a major advantage to the Northern states.

• The majority of railroad networks were under the control of the North.

• 24000 miles of railroad was under the control of the North while south had only 9000 miles under their control in the beginning of the Civil War.

• Transport of troops and supplies was easy using the railroads.