"Did the South Have a Chance?" Response

            In my opinion, both the Union and Confederacy had a fighting chance in winning the Civil. Their weaknesses and strengths were important factors to the results of the violence. Analyzing the strengths of the North, it seems that they had more advantages than the South. Although the fact of the matter may have been true. The Union was still lacking in certain aspects that the South was able to hold to their advantage. The Confederacy had key strengths that would carry them throughout this war. Despite their minimal chances, the South definetly had potential to win the Civil War.
            One of the biggest aids to those of the South was their the home-field advantage. The Confederacy used the location of the war as a stepping stone to victory. They were keen with their moves across the land and planned out strategies that worked with the natural resources such as rivers, valleys, and hills. Navigating the land effectively came much easier to the South. Soldiers and supporters appreciated the comfort of their own home aside from the stresses at war.
             Some of the most crucial parts of the war revolved around the decisions of the generals. Luckily for the South, they had smart, experienced generals fighting in their favor. They possessed great qualities of a leader and knew how to conduct a large number of men while putting them in the position to win the war. One of the most important decisions of the war was the type of strategy the South was to use agaisnt the North. Cleverly, they decided to fight a defensive war and hold out for as long as possible until the Union became tired of fighting. General Robert E. Lee was a prime example of powerful leadership that made a big impact in the fighting force of the South. Overall, the men of the Confederacy were more experienced soldiers who were familiar with the battle field. This increased the success in the execution of plans because team work between generals and soldiers came more naturally.
             Last but certainly not least, the Confederacy of the North had overpowering motivation. They had a clear reason as to why they wanted to win this war. There efforts in the war was completely voluntary and not forced unlike the Union's soldiers. They were unquestionably inspired by their Southern history of the Revolutionary War and wished to fight for their freedom just as before. They believed that if it could be done once successfully, perhaps it could happen a second time for them.