Say during the civil war the southhad the same amount of people as the north. Would they south win??
Probably not. The South didn't have the industries, the money, or the moral imperative to win the Civil War.
During the American Civil War, the determining reason the North won was superior industrial capacity. In a long war, especially a war of attrition (look that word up), industrial strength will favor the winner.
Now in a Short WAr, industrial strength wouldn't matter as much, and one can speculate forever on that. AT the beginning, the South had several advantages: They had spirit, good military leaders, and loyal soldiers.
Other factors beside population base and industrial strength is sea trade (meaning a Navy to protect ports), and the stamina of the civil population to standfast in the wake of hardship.
I hope this helps.
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While the South had some advantages, such as high morale, capable military leaders, and committed soldiers, these factors alone would not be enough to overcome the North's significant economic and technological advantages. In a long war, especially one of attrition, having strong industrial capabilities is crucial for sustaining one's military and population, and the North had a clear advantage in this regard.
Additionally, the South's reliance on slavery as a key element of their economy and social structure put them at a moral disadvantage, with many nations refusing to support their cause. This further weakened their position and made it more difficult for them to secure the resources and aid they needed to compete with the North.
In summary, even if the South had an equal population during the Civil War, it is unlikely that they would have been able to defeat the North due to their inferior industrial capacity, infrastructure, financial resources, and other factors. The North's overall advantages in these areas allowed them to ultimately emerge as the victors in this conflict.