Question

How would the miles of the railroad work against the confederacy

Answer 1

Other than shipping, railroads were the fastest way to travel in the time period. With fewer miles of railroad, Southern troops would have fewer options for fast travel to where they would be needed.

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Answer 2

The railroads allowed the union to move troops and supplies around quicker. The confederacy did not have much infrastructure and therefore was unable to move troops and supplies around at the same ease as the north