Question

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

Explanation:

Match each strength to the correct side based on historical facts of the US Civil War. The Union had a larger population, industrial capacity, organized navy, and Lincoln's leadership. The Confederacy fought defensively on home ground, had strong military tradition, popular support for their cause, and Lee's leadership.

Answer:

Union:

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

Confederacy:

• defensive war on familiar ground
• passionate support of the war
• strong military tradition
• Robert E. Lee's leadership