Northern advantages refer to various factors that favored the Union during the Civil War. These advantages included greater industrial capacity, larger population size, better transportation infrastructure, control of most naval forces, and access to international trade.
Related terms
Industrial capacity: Industrial capacity refers to a region's ability to produce goods on a large scale using factories and advanced technology.
Population size: Population size refers to how many people live in a particular area or region.
Transportation infrastructure: Transportation infrastructure refers to the network of roads, railroads, canals, and other transportation systems that enable the movement of goods and people.