disadvantages of the north during the american civil war north only?

Question

please use 7th grade terms and only the north no south disadvantages

Answer 1

Lack of strong military leaders. Lincoln did not have military experience, most of the strong military schools were in the south, and military leaders from the South were more loyal to their home states than the Union Federal Government. General Lee was a prime example. He was asked by Lincoln to lead the Union army but turned it down to stay loyal to Virginia.

They also had to fight an offensive war, while the south could fight a war of attrition or a defensive war. If there was no fighting going on then the south was winning, as it was the Union's duty to fight and try to bring the south back. If they don't do anything that isn't happening.

Answer 2

Ritter definitely does a good job of covering the question. I have one thing I'd like to add. The north was in essence marching to quell the southern uprising. The South had the home advantage in that they were fighting for their homes farms and lives. The north had government troops who were doing their job. As a result a level of passion rose in the south with each victory and the morale of the northerners went down. They did not want to be fighting their fellow brothers and countrymen with such horrific losses.

Answer 3

As the war was mainly fought in the south, the southerners already knew the backwoods and territory very well. The northerners weren't as knowledgable about the territory in the south.

Answer 4

North Disadvantages In Civil War