Comparing Civil War Advantages: North vs. South

Key differences between the North and South shaped each side's advantages during the Civil War. In this two-page social studies worksheet, students will compare the population, food, weapons, and other resources available to the North and the South during the Civil War and decide which region held a numerical advantage in each category. Then, after reading about a different set of advantages, learners are asked to write a short essay explaining why neither side held a clear path to victory.