Question

independent practice
as the civil war began, each side possessed certain strengths. match the strength to the side it belongs to.
abraham lincolns leadership
union
confederacy
well-organized navy
large population
factories that could produce war supplies
defensive war on familiar ground
passionate support of the war
strong military tradition

Explanation:

• Abraham Lincoln served as the president of the Union during the U.S. Civil War, so his leadership was a Union strength.
• The Union had a pre-existing, well-organized navy, a much larger population base for troops, and industrial factories to produce war materials.
• The Confederacy fought mostly on its own familiar territory (defensive war), had strong popular support for its cause among its citizens, and a long-standing military tradition in its region.

Answer:

Union:

• Abraham Lincoln's leadership
• well-organized navy
• large population
• factories that could produce war supplies

Confederacy:

• defensive war on familiar ground
• passionate support of the war
• strong military tradition