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At the start of American Civil War in 1861 the population of Union states were 5 times more than Confederate states. Union states' population was 23 millions against 5 millions of Confederate states.

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Population estimate on both sides at that time are the following:

confederates - 9 million
Union - 22 millio

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Who held the capital population and manufacturing advantages in the Civil War?

The Union.


Why was the Union able to raise a much larger army than the Confederacy?

The Union or the North had a huge advantage over the Confederates or South in terms of population. The Union had 23 million white residents while the Confederates only had 5 million. Add that every state that seceded from the Union also outfitted a regiment of Union loyalists who fought for the North and you are left with the major reasons why the Civil War was eventually won by the Union.


What was acknowledged as a clear advantage held by the Union over the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War?

The United States (referred to as the Union ) had a clear advantage over the Confederacy in the following areas:A. The Union had a standing navy to help blockade Southern ports and provide the ability to move infantry to Southern ports they controlled or fought to control;B. The Union had a standing army. With a larger population then the Southern States, the Union had the ability to field larger armies;C. The Union had a better railway system then the South. This allowed the Union to bring troops to battle areas with speed;D. The Union had farmlands and livestock to better supply its armies with food;E. The Union had a strong manufacturing base to supply weapons and other materials needed to supply its armies.F. The Union, being a recognized nation in the world had the ability to borrow in the international markets;G. The Union had a larger internal tax base with which to raise funds from its large population base and from its farm and manufacturing groups.


Was Colorado a Confederate or Union State during the Civil War?

Union. The population was very small though, and only about three regiments of infantry, and three regiments of cavalry, and one light artillery battery were formed in the state, or approximately 6,000 men who volunteered to fight for the Union.


What was the population before the Civil War?

The population of the Union States was 2,100,00. The population of the Confederate States was 1,064,00. (Per Wikipedia)