| A | B |
|---|
| It had a will established central government that was recognized abroad. | North |
| It far surpassed the other side in population, natural resources, financial wealth, and transportation facilities. | North |
| It produced most of the nation's foodstuffs and manufactured goods; it had nearly all the nation's mines. | North |
| They had a large supply of skilled labor labor | North |
| They did not suffer from dependence on one crop, the need to import manufactured goods, and a new government's weaknesses. | North |
| Fighting a predominantly defensive war on their own soil might give higher morale and they were familiar with terrain. | South |
| They believed their military leaders and soldiers were superior to those in the North. | South |
| They expected slaves would provide the food and supplies that would be needed, freeing the rest of the male population for military duty. | South |
| It hoped that the border states would join their side and that both England and France would give aid. | South |
