Question

Which of the following correctly characterizes an advantage of the North?
Check all of the boxes that apply.

more factories

a longer coastline

a greater number of rail lines

a larger population

Answer 1

Select:
- more factories ✔
- a greater number of rail lines ✔
- a larger population ✔

Not correct:
- a longer coastline ✖

Briefly: The North’s advantages were its industrial base, extensive rail network, and bigger population for troops and labor. A longer coastline was not considered a Union advantage in the usual lists (and in any case a long coastline can be a liability to defend or patrol).