sent people to fight on both sides
Both sides needed more soldiers because the civil war claimed many lives.
Both sides in the US civil War used cannons.
They would have been used extensively by both sides IF cars had been in existence during the civil war.
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Because both sides knew they would win!
Both sides were sure they were going to win. When the war started they thought it would be over quickly, bring glory, and be a great adventure . Little did they realize it would be so bloody, long, and deadly.
Often called the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the American Civil War took place near Manassas, Virginia, in July of 1861. Resulting in a clear but not decisive Confederate victory, this battle helped many Americans on both sides of the conflict realize that the war would be both lengthy and difficult, no matter who would eventually win.
That the war would end by Christmas and they would win.
After the war's first pitched battle (Bull Run/Manassas) in July 1861, when both sides realised that they were not ready for operations, and it would be many months before they would be.
The prevailing opinion of the people from both sides was that the war would be short and nearly bloodless.
no. both sides thought it would be a quick and simple war.
Because both sides were certain that they would win.
they couldn't win
Sebastian
Both the North and South during the Civil War had strong sense of nationalism and were willing to fight for their beliefs. Economically, both regions relied heavily on agriculture for their income. Furthermore, both sides experienced high casualties and suffered devastating losses during the war.
That the war would last a short time.