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They needed cotton because the South farmed. If they didn't have the cotton, the North could not make all of the things they made.

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Why was the north more industrialized in 1860 than the south?

During those times, the South focused more on agriculture, farming, growing crops (cotton, tobacco, indigo, and rice), and found no need for factories. To them, slaves and land were what they should be their priority.


What was the confederacy's strongest resource in the Civil War?

This question requires a subjective, opinionated answer. With that said, many historians will suggest that the strongest resource for the South at the very beginning of the war was its cotton crops. Even with a blockade by the Union, cotton from the South was able to reach European markets. In fact, for most of the war, a permit from the Federal government allowed Northern companies to buy cotton from the South. Also, it may be suggested that the South's greatest resource at the beginning was a strategic one. This was due to the large amount of territory of the South and its huge coastline. In addition to that was the fact that the South would only need to fight a defensive war for its victory. On the other hand, the North had to invade and fight on unfamiliar soil and destroy all Confederate resistance. It's clear that there are other valid opinions.


Why did the north and south need African Americans to serve in their army?

I don't think the south recruited them but the North recruited African Americans to win the war against the south to make the slaves free.


What problems did the south have with the north?

Well the South relied on slavery. It was mostly farming. the north didn't need slavery . it was mostly factories. and there were states being made .the south wanted those states to allow slavery. the north did not want those new states to allow slavery. Then came the civil war.


What do north and south have in common?

1) They Both start with a consonant 2) They Both end with a descender 3) They End with the same letter 4) Their Both Compass Points 5) They're both in the same direction on a compass

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How did the different geography of the north and south contribute to the outbreak of the civil war and the north's success during the war?

The north doesn't grow cotton, but, it has a lot of industry. The south's use of cotton, (and their need of slaves), and their limited industry helped lead to the civil war and the south's defeat.


Why did the south tried getting financial support from France and England?

The South was a manufacturing center for both countries.Their need for cotton would make them allies with the South. THIS ONEThe tariffs on Southern goods were lower than the North's. -NOT THIS ONE-


Why did the North need the South in 1861?

85% of the national budget was financed by taxing the export of agricultural products, primarily cotton, grown in the south.


Why did the spread of slavery in th western territories divide the north and the south?

it divided the South and North because the North didnt need slaves as much as before because they were factories now. Unlike the South, wich needed slaves for the Cotton they were growing.


Why did north need cotton?

Factories in the north needed cotton to produce items which they in turn sell.


Is Romania south or north?

To answer this question we need to know south or north of what.


What role did African Americans play in the north?

Because of high amounts of urbanization in the North, the few plantations theyr'e were, were not in need of many slaves. The North also imported many things from the South, like cotton which would likely be sold back to the South in a different form, therefore having an indirect effect on the North.


Which industries deveoped in the north and in the south?

off the top of my head Cotton & Tobacco developed in the south, I'm not sure if those are technically industries though. In the North they Developed the textile industries that used the cotton to make clothing and other foods. I'm sure there are more I'd just need to do a little research this will get you started & headed in the right direction. just remember in the South they had the slaves that would do the physical labor.


What increased the need for slaves in the south?

The expansion of cotton plantations in the South, particularly after the invention of the cotton gin in 1793, significantly increased the demand for slaves to work in the fields. The profitability of cotton as a cash crop led to an expansion of slave labor in the region to meet the growing demand for cotton production.


Why was the north more industrialized in 1860 than the south?

During those times, the South focused more on agriculture, farming, growing crops (cotton, tobacco, indigo, and rice), and found no need for factories. To them, slaves and land were what they should be their priority.


what do the north and south both have and do in common?

They were known as the Union. They wanted to abolish slavery. The North had a big army which included many black soldiers. They had lots of good equipment to fight with. Instead of cash crops, they had more factories. They wanted to weaken the south before attacking. They had advanced railroads. The North has a stronger navy. They hoped for a peaceful end to slavery. The government was sided with the North. All of the money in the South came from cash crops. Slaves were an important part of their economy. They were known as the Confederacy. Cotton was grown everywhere in the South. Agriculture was the center of their economy because it made need for more slaves. Most of the Civil War was fought in the South. They wanted to expand slavery. They did not have as many factories as the North. They had a lot less soldiers. They wanted war. Both sides speak English. Both sides had to turn on loved ones. Both sides distrusted Indians. Both sides had poor medical care. Both sides wanted more land. Both sides grew in their weapons. Both sides only allow men to join the army. They were known as the Union. They wanted to abolish slavery. The North had a big army which included many black soldiers. They had lots of good equipment to fight with. Instead of cash crops, they had more factories. They wanted to weaken the south before attacking. They had advanced railroads. The North has a stronger navy. They hoped for a peaceful end to slavery. The government was sided with the North. All of the money in the South came from cash crops. Slaves were an important part of their economy. They were known as the Confederacy. Cotton was grown everywhere in the South. Agriculture was the center of their economy because it made need for more slaves. Most of the Civil War was fought in the South. They wanted to expand slavery. They did not have as many factories as the North. They had a lot less soldiers. They wanted war. Both sides speak English. Both sides had to turn on loved ones. Both sides distrusted Indians. Both sides had poor medical care. Both sides wanted more land. Both sides grew in their weapons. Both sides only allow men to join the army.


What invention increased the need for slaves in the south?

The Cotton Gin. And was created by Eli Whitney.