DOCUMENT 2 Civil War Graphs

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Source: Pocantico Hills School http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/civilwar/graphs.htm

1.  Using the Population graph, which section of the country had almost twice the number of people living there?  North or South?

2. Using the Number of Soldiers graph, which section of the country had almost twice the number of soldiers in their army? North or South?

3. Using the Number of Factories graph, what is the difference between the economies of the North and South?

4.  Using the Miles of Railroad Tracks graph, which section had a better railroad system to transport goods and supplies? North or South?

5.  Using all the graphs, list 3 reasons and explain why the North would do better in a war against the South.

6.  Explain why the information on this page is accurate or not accurate. Where could you
     look to verify the data?