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What strengths and weaknesses did the union's involvement have in the civil war

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Step-by-step explanation Strengths and Weaknesses

Union Confederacy

Weaknesses Had to conquer a large area Invading unfamiliar land Few factories to produce weapons Few railroads to move troops/supplies Few supplies Small population (9 million) More than 1/3 of the population was enslaved Poor navy

Strengths

Population of 22 million

Many people to grow food and work in factories

Factories to make supplies for the Union army

Railroads

Strong navy Defending their homeland

Did not want to lose their property, country, freedom

Good soldiers-excellent shooters

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