north strengths:
1.) large navy and fleet of trading ships
2.) 70% of nations rail lines to transport food and troops
3.) 4x free population to volunteer in army and work in factories
4.) 90% of nations industry including factories to produce weapons and war supplies
South Strengths:
1.) fight a defensive war - knew the territory they were fighting on
2.) trained soldiers - hunting skills and attended military school
3.) believed in the cause because it was for their independence
North Weaknesses:
1.) Few factories to make supplies and weapons
2.) travel into unknown territories
3.) long distances to transport troops and supplies
South Weaknesses:
1.) few railroads to transport troops and supplies
2.) small population to volunteer for army and make supplies
3.) Few factories to make supplies and weapons
