https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology In what ways do YOU think technology that existed during the Civil War impacted its outcome? Give specific examples. en-us 2017-04-17 14:09:10 UTC 2026-03-22 11:11:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Tent.png https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636019 Telegraph: Added to the North's transportation of goods, men, and information
Medical care: Helped prevent the death of many soldier, allowing them to fight.
Ironclad Ships: Made every other navy in the world outdated.]]> 2017-04-27 13:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636019 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636167 Technological advancements such as the telegraph severely impacted the outcome of the war. For example, the telegraph provided means of communication between leaders and the movements of the battles. Also, ironclad ships transformed naval forces entirely, making them more advanced and better protected. Railroads allowed for the transportation of supplies and goods to different locations in the country. Additionally, rifled muskets were more efficient, resulting in larger amounts of death due to better aim and accuracy. These technological improvements were more prevalent in the North than South, ultimately turning the war in the North's favor. ]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636167 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636206 The telegraph allowed for quick and accurate communication between the Union armies and Lincoln. Also, the newly developed system of hospitals helped tend to wounded soldiers.]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636206 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636253 I believe that the technology that existed during the Civil War impacted its outcome because it gave certain advantages to the Union. For example, the telegraph increased communication greatly and allowed them to send and receive battle plans, or results of a battle. ]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636253 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636283 Technology that existed during the Civil War impacted its outcome with the advancements of communication with the help of the telegraph. ]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636283 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636289 Technology like the telegraph impacted the outcome of the Civil War because it allowed people to talk over long distance. They also had railroads, which allowed for easier transportation of men and supplies over long distances. ]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636289 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636340 I think that some technology such as the telegraph and newer weapons helped the north a lot because these things allow them to communicate better and the weapons helped to make battles more accurate]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636340 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636353 The technology used in the Civil War impacted its outcome by giving the user of the technology the advantage. The North had telegraphs and were able to communicate from the White House to the battlefield in real time. This allowed them to be up to date on information and were able to change plans or tactics quickly if needed.]]> 2017-04-27 13:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636353 https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636524 I think that whichever side has better machinery and technology will inevitably come out on top. It has happened all throughout history and something like the telegraph really gave the union a great advantage.]]> 2017-04-27 14:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/20_hcortes/civilwartechnology/wish/168636524