Describe the Advantages and Disadvantages of the North and South as the Civil War Began

The North had great advantages in manpower, material, and organization. It had more than twice the population of the South, and many more factories to produce war supplies. The U.S. government had been functioning well for many decades, and the national level had sufficient powers under the Constitution to wage war effectively.
The South had some advantages as well. Most Southern men were experienced in riding horses, hunting, and shooting. …