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yes the war was the ultimate consequence for the north and Souths indifference. the war affected the common peoples income, jobs/roles, way of life and survival. the pros and cons of the south and north were compared based on fighting tactics and war plans. inventions were made to also be effective in the war. the north and south had an indifference about slavery. Because of this indifference the two sides turned violent towards each other and death wiped out a big population in the most gruesome ways.

social- the common people of the north and south both struggled as providing for families was difficult with low money coming in because of the cost of war.

Economy- the south and north disadvantages/advantages both affected how the war played out and the fighting tactics.

war- inventions were made to be most effective to fight.

political- the north and Souths stance on slavery caused a very bloody and devastating battle.

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women

much like the women in the north, the women in the south worked the businesses their husband worked in. women also took on nursing duties.

The woman of the house mostly relayed on their slaves to do the most (if not all) the house work.

most women took over their plantation once the war began. The women did the best they could do to grow food for their families because more and more slaves would run away to the north.

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As early as September 1861, the CSA began issuing national currency, promising to pay the bearer the face amount - six months after the ratification of a peace treaty.

Within days of the fall of Fort Sumter, four more states joined the Confederacy: Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas. The battle lines were now drawn.

On paper, the Union outweighed the Confederacy in almost every way. Nearly 21 million people lived in 23 Northern states. The South claimed just 9 million people - including 3.5 million slaves - in 11 confederate states. Despite the North's greater population, however, the South had an army almost equal in size during the first year of the war.

The North had an enormous industrial advantage as well. At the beginning of the war, the Confederacy had only one-ninth the industrial capacity of the Union. But that statistic was misleading. In 1860, the North manufactured 97 percent of the country's firearms, 96 percent of its railroad locomotives, 94 percent of its cloth, 93 percent of its pig iron, and over 90 percent of its boots and shoes. The North had twice the density of railroads per square mile. There was not even one rifleworks in the entire South.

The South was at a severe disadvantage when it came to manufacturing, but the Confederacy managed to keep its guns firing by creating ammunition from melted-down bells from churches and town squares.

All of the principal ingredients of gunpowder were imported. Since the North controlled the navy, the seas were in the hands of the Union. A blockade could suffocate the South. Still, the Confederacy was not without resources and willpower.

The South could produce all the food it needed, though transporting it to soldiers and civilians was a major problem. The South also had a great nucleus of trained officers. Seven of the eight military colleges in the country were in the South.

The South also proved to be very resourceful. By the end of the war, it had established armories and foundries in several states. They built huge gunpowder mills and melted down thousands of church and plantation bells for bronze to build cannon.

The South's greatest strength lay in the fact that it was fighting on the defensive in its own territory. Familiar with the landscape, Southerners could harass Northern invaders.

The military and political objectives of the Union were much more difficult to accomplish. The Union had to invade, conquer, and occupy the South. It had to destroy the South's capacity and will to resist - a formidable challenge in any war.

"We had the poorest commissary arrangements, and all I could get for my men was salt and hard crackers. I made the convalescents shoot squirrels, ground hogs, pheasants, and turkeys with which to make soup for the men." -from the memoirs of Archibald Atkinson Jr., a Confederate surgeon

Southerners enjoyed the initial advantage of morale: The South was fighting to maintain its way of life, whereas the North was fighting to maintain a union. Slavery did not become a moral cause of the Union effort until Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

When the war began, many key questions were still unanswered. What if the slave states of Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, and Delaware had joined the Confederacy? What if Britain or France had come to the aid of the South? What if a few decisive early Confederate victories had turned Northern public opinion against the war?

Indeed, the North looked much better on paper. But many factors undetermined at the outbreak of war could have tilted the balance sheet toward a different outcome.

CSA Bond Page
Governments often issue bonds to raise money for major expenses, and the Confederate States of America was no exception. This site offers some interesting information about CSA bonds and links to similar pages on coins and currency.

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Images of the Civil War: Railroads
The importance of the railroad during the Civil War cannot be doubted. This webpage features several historic photos of Civil War trains and stations, including the ruins of the engine house at Atlanta. Click on the pictures for detailed enlargements.

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As early as September 1861, the CSA began issuing national currency, promising to pay the bearer the face amount - six months after the ratification of a peace treaty. Within days of the fall of Fort Sumter, four more states joined the Confederacy: Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

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Inventions during the Civil War came about due to a combination of necessity as well as the larger technological advances of the time. Though the battles were fierce and pitted brother against brother, at the same time, America was undergoing a transformative industrial revolution that led to innovations we still enjoy today.
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Civil War Inventions

The inventions Civil War participants and bystanders created and enjoyed would come in many different shapes and forms. There are multiple things that were invented during the Civil War that had to do with combat specifically, including new weapons. The war even saw the creation of the submarine.

Methods for creating products were changing. Just as the Industrial Revolution transformed the European economy before it, the American Industrial Revolution was taking production to the next level. It just so happens that the war that would divide America, determine states' rights, and decide the fate of Blacks in America was also going on simultaneously.

The Civil War is a major point in American history dealing with complex issues and helping to end one of the darkest stains in our country's history. So, it's reasonable to see why the history of Civil War inventions can sometimes take a backseat. Get to know some of the coolest inventions that came up during this time and the legacy they left in their wake.

What New Technologies Were Used in the Civil War?

Aircraft development, telecommunications, transportation, and of course, new weapons technologies are just some of the highlights of all the inventions during the Civil War. The technological developments of the American Civil War led to new innovations and improvements for Americans across an array of industries.

1. Hot Air Balloons

Yes, hot air balloons were invented before the Civil War, but their use as military recon and aerial support sparked new tactics deployed by military forces. Both sides used hot air balloons to help gather information on the enemy's location and direct troops as to where to fire.

2. Railroads

While railroads had long been invented, it wasn't until the Civil War that they began to massively expand their reach throughout North America. The expansion of the American railways helped Union forces better equip and position themselves, which ultimately led to the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

3. Photography

If the Vietnam War was the first televised war, the Civil War was the first photographed war for the American people. The invention of photography shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War changed the way that conflicts were reported and recorded, providing people throughout North America the ability to actually see images of the war through newspapers in the palms of their hands.

4. Telegraphs

Communication is vital for any operation, and the invention of telegraphs allowed military forces to communicate information throughout the battlefield by means of Morse code. There were more than 15,000 miles of telegraph lines laid for specific use by military forces.

5. Submarines

American Civil War inventions can be found in the big and the small. Both high above the ground and down beneath the sea. Ironclad watercraft were being used for military operations during the American Industrial Revolution as it continued to grow. This would lead to the Confederacy inventing and using submarines to help bolster its naval forces and take fighting into a new aquatic arena.
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6. Gatling Guns

Civil War-era inventions don't get more bada$$ than the Gatling gun. Firearms at the time required timely reloading, and no weapon could reliability fire sustained rounds of ammunition. The Gatling gun fixed these issues and allowed for an innovative weapon for Union forces.

7. Hand Grenades

The Ketchum grenade was a dart-like grenade used by Union troops in multiple battles throughout the Civil War. Not the most effective, as they had to land on their nose to detonate, but they laid some of the foundations for a ubiquitous weapon still used in modern warfare.

8. Ambulances

Though invented long before, the principles behind modern ambulances begin to take shape during the Civil War. One of the greatest medical inventions during the Civil War, it was here that dedicated professionals would use a wagon to CASEVAC wounded troops from off the battlefield. In 1862, Jonathan Letterman instructed General George B. McClellan to issue General Order 147, which established the United States Army's first full-time, dedicated ambulance corps.

How Did Industrialization Affect the Civil War?

The American Industrial Revolution had a massive impact on the Union's ability to win the Civil War. Going beyond the ability to create inventions during the Civil War, as compared to the slave labor that the Confederacy relied upon, this also had a major economic impact on both sides.

The North was able to grow its economy through factories and production throughout its own nation and benefit from further output through international trade. Such economic prospects, or the lack thereof, hurt the South. The increase in transportation technology, such as railroads, that were more prevalent across Union lines also played a role and made it easier to transport troops and supplies.

Who Invented the Submarine During the Civil War?

Horace Lawson Hunley created the submarine that was used by Confederate forces during the Civil War. Named the HL Hunley after its inventor, it was an innovative component of the Confederate's navy. It came about during an evolution in the design of maritime vehicles that also led to the creation of the ironclad warship.

Some Civil War Inventions Were Here To Stay

It's hard to say if and when an invention will have a lasting impact, but it's safe to say that many inventions during the Civil War did. The combination of the timing of the Industrial Revolution and the need for advancements in warfare helped lay the groundwork for a range of new gadgets. Some of these inventions are vital facets of history that reach far beyond the military and affect many aspects of our lives today.
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8 Inventions During the Civil War That Stood the Test of Time

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Civil War Facts: 1861-1865

The Union included the states of Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Abraham Lincoln was their President.

The Confederacy included the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Jefferson Davis was their President.

Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri were called Border States.

In 1865, the Union won the war.

Homefront

Finance

On the homefront, the Union had $234,000,000 in bank deposit and coined money or specie while the Confederacy had $74,000,000 and the Border States had $29,000,000.

Populations

The population of the Union was 18.5 million. In the Confederacy, the population was listed as 5.5 million free and 3.5 million enslaved. In the Border States there were 2.5 million free inhabitants and 500,000 enslaved people.

Agriculture

With the exception of rice and tobacco, the Union had a clear agricultural advantage. Particularly horses: the Union had twice that of the Confederacy, 3.4 million to the CSA's 1.7.

The Union led corn production with 400 million bushels compared to the 250 million bushels in the Confederacy and 150 million bushels in the Border States.

The Confederacy produced nearly all of the nation's rice which amounted to 225 million bushels.

The Confederacy led tobacco production with 225 million pounds compared to 110 million pounds produced in the Border States and 50 million pounds produced in the Union.

The Union led wheat production with 100 million bushels produced in comparison to 35 million bushels in the Confederacy and 20 million bushels in the Border States.

The Union was attributed with having 40 million heads of livestock compared to 35 million in the Confederacy and only 10 million in the Border States.

Industry

The Union had 101,000 factories, while the Confederacy had 21,000 and the Border States had 9,000.

The Union had 1.1 million factory workers, while the Confederacy had 111,000 and the Border States had 70,000.

The Union had 20,000 miles of railroad compared to 9,000 in the Confederacy and 1,700 in the Border States.

Military

Enlistment Strength

Enlistment strength for the Union Army is 2,672,341 which can be broken down as:

2,489,836 white soldiers

178,975 African American soldiers

3,530 Native American troops

Enlistment strength for the Confederate Army ranges from 750,000 to 1,227,890. Soldier demographics for the Confederate Army are not available due to incomplete and destroyed enlistment records.

Civilian Occupations

Farmers comprised 48 percent of the civilian occupations in the Union. Others included mechanics, 24 percent; laborers, 16 percent; commercial, 5 percent; miscellaneous, 4 percent; and professional occupations, 3 percent.

Farmers comprised 69 percent of the civilian occupations in the Confederacy. Others included laborers, 9 percent; mechanics, 5.3 percent; commercial, 5 percent; professional occupations, 2.1 percent; and miscellaneous, 1.6 percent.

Bloodiest Battles

The bloodiest battles of the Civil War were:

Gettysburg: 51,116 casualties

Seven Days: 36,463 casualties

Chickamauga: 34,624 casualties

Chancellorsville: 29,609 casualties

Antietam: 22,726 casualties

Note: Antietam had the greatest number of casualties of any single-day battle. The other battles listed above all lasted more than one day.

Troop Strength

In July 1861, the two armies were nearly equal in strength with less than 200,000 soldiers on each side; however at the peak of troop strength in 1863, Union soldiers outnumbered Confederate soldiers by a ratio of 2 to 1. The size of Union forces in January 1863 totaled over 600,000. Two years later, that number had not changed dramatically for the Union Army but had dropped to about 200,000 for the Confederate Army.

Casualties

The 642,427 total Union casualties have been divided accordingly:

110,100 killed in battle

224,580 diseases

275,174 wounded in action

30,192 prisoners of war

The 483,026 total Confederate casualties have been divided accordingly:

94,000 killed in battle

164,000 diseases

194,026 wounded in action

31,000 prisoners of war

Prisoners

Of the 211,411 Union soldiers captured 16,668 were paroled on the field and 30,218 died in prison. Of the 462,634 Confederate soldiers captured 247,769 were paroled on the field and 25,976 died in prison. The mortality rate for prisoners of war was 15.5 percent for Union soldiers and 12 percent for Confederate soldiers.

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Facts - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Union included the states of Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon. Abraham Lincoln was their President. The Confederacy included the states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.

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Author: Roberta Baxter. Title: The Home Front: North and South. The Civil War changed the lives of civilians as well as those of soldiers.

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Many slaves ran away to the north when most of their owners went to war. Unfortunately the life and the treatment did not get better when these slaves fought with the union. The slaves who did stay in the south with their plantation owners were faced with hunger and other deprivations.

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women

common women- stayed behind to care for the family when their husbands went to war. a lot of women worked in factories which were dangerous because of poor working conditions. money was hard to come by since factory workers were paid so little.

Farm women- cared for children and the elderly.
would do house chores like sewing, weaving, spinning, preparing and preserving food.

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families who became wealthy were usually in manufacturing business (specifically war supply). The company's making supplies like boots, uniforms, and other essentials for the war, could charge the government for high or unreasonable prices they wanted because of the demand for supplies.

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South-The Confederates
states-Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.

Jefferson Davis was President.

North-The Union
states-New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Nevada, and Oregon, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, .

Abraham Lincoln was President.

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hot air balloon

railroads

photography

telegraphs

Submarines

Gatling Guns

Hand Grenades

Ambulances

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at first Its goal was to reunite states under a Union in which slavery was not tolerated.

the unions goal changed when the north was losing the war and Lincoln changed reason for fighting (freeing the slaves)

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Fought to preserve slavery and to be independent from the north

believed that the Constitution protected slavery and the the Union was denying that right from the south.

Defended their right to own slaves and their belief in states rights.

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small navy

unfamiliar with the southern territory and would get harassed

the fighting tactics were the offense

360,222 Union deaths

constantly drafting

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it was difficult for the south to barrow money to fight in the war because most financial centers were in the north

Because the north controlled the waters (the navy) the south could be blocked.

because the south was defense it was difficult to come up with a plan to protect territory when the north invaded

had a population of 9 million in the South and 3.5 million were slaves

enlisted 900,000 men

had ten thousand miles of railroad.

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larger population (22 million)

controlled the navy

the north manufactured more than 90% of all goods in America

North had twenty thousand miles of railroad

the transportation  made it easier for the Union to move its army

enlisted more than 2 million men,

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had trained/experienced officers

fighting on their own territory (defense)

during the first year of war, the South had an army almost equal in size to north

had fewer casualties with 258,000 Confederate deaths.