South color
grey uniforms
south states
11
South government
new untried government; states had more power then the central government; passing laws were hard; capital was Richmond, Va.
South Population
9 million; 3.5 million were slaves
South industry
limited; relied on imports for war materials; valuable to northern block aid
South Transportation
railroads (less than 30% railroads); few navy ships and merchant ships
South Finances
foreign banks unwilling to provide loans; raised taxes; sold government bonds; issued paper money
South Military Forces
draft; fighting was on their own soil; superior military leadership; people were accustomed to the out doors using weapons and riding horses
north uniforms
blue
North number of states
23; West Virginia and Nevada were not included
North Government
working as an established government; capital was Washington, DC
North population
22 million; increased as immigrants flowed through was years
North Industry
87% of nations factories able to produce supplies and weapons
North Transportation
railroad system so men and supplies moved quickly; merchant marines; supreme navy
North finances
controlled 70% of nations wealth to fund the war; income tax; issued paper money; sold government bonds
North Military Forces
few experienced officers; city dwellers and factory workers; needed tons of training; fought offensive was; draft (20-40)