Chapter 15The Union Severed.ppt

Chapter 15The Union Severed The American People, 6th ed. I. Organizing for War The Balance of Resources In the early days of the war, the armies of the North and South were comparable. Many northern assets would not become effective until months later. Although the North had a superior logistical base, the South believed the quality and experience of its people alone could win the war. Border States The states of the upper South provided a natural border between the two belligerents. The loyalty of each of these states represented a important milestone to both Confederacy and Union. Clashin