Section #1 - The American Civil War: 1861-65
Chapter 4: The North Enjoys a Vast Edge in the Resources Needed to Achieve Victory
While neither side is prepared for the outbreak of a major war, it’s clear from the beginning that the resources needed are heavily stacked in favor of a Union victory.
Resources By Region: 1860
| Resource / Category | South | North |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29% | 71% |
| Factories | 15% | 85% |
| Iron/Steel mfr | 8% | 92% |
| Bank deposits | 18% | 82% |
| Large farms | 84% | 16% |
| RR miles | 28% | 72% |
| Naval ships available | 90% | 14% |
| Industrial workers | 8% | 92% |
| Firearms production | 3% | 97% |
| Cotton production | 99.9% | 0.1% |
| Future West Point Generals | 151 | 294 |