Objective: To examine the advantages, disadvantages, and strategies of both

the Union and the Confederacy.

Do Now: Use the information below to write a well written paragraph
answering the following questions.
Who had the advantage at the start of the Civil War, the Union or the
Confederacy, and why do you think so?

Does the amount of land factor into the decision to succeed

from the original country?

Analyze the chart

Could the North
and/or South
support themselves
independently
based on the
industries of their
region?

According to the
chart.
Which region had a
total advantage in
number of troops?
Why would regional
participation in the war
differ between 1862 to
1865?

According to the
1863 map, what
industry is depicted
covering the US?
How could this
lead to an
advantage?
Who has the
advantage?

Did the South

have an
advantage in
regards to
battlefield
locations?

Would you rather fight a

war on your turf or the turf
of the enemy?

According to the map below, identify three battle strategies of

the North during the Civil War?