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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.
Why didn't the north have any need for slaves?
The North did not have as much need for slaves as the South due to its economy being more industrialized and less reliant on agriculture. The North's economy was based on manufacturing, trade, and commerce, which required a different labor force than the plantation-based agriculture of the South. Additionally, the North had a larger population of European immigrants who provided a source of cheap labor for the factories and industries. The North also had a more diverse economy with varied industries, whereas the South's economy was largely dependent on cotton and other cash crops that required a large enslaved workforce.
