% of US firearms manufactured in the Northern states in 1860
97%
Advantages in industry?
Outproducing just as important as outfighting. North had 10x productive capacity of South (1860 North produced 97% of firearms, 94% of pig iron). North had 2/3 of railway in America
Advantages in tech?
Rifle musket became commonplace after 1863- start and tactics reflected its effectiveness. Steam driven ships could carry enough supplies to support 40,000 men and 18,000 horses for 2 days. 22,000 railroad
Impact on nature?
North able to sue attritional tactics and blockade. Rifle musket gave advantage to defenders. No battle saw more than 100,000 participants- horses and cavalry still used as transport and in battle
Impact on outcome?
Surprisingly little impact- war still lasted long- suggested economic power on its own wasn’t enough to secure victory. But capacity of North impacted outcome as gave them advantage to move troops and supplies quicker which helped win
