Why, in spite of all the advantages of the North over the South, did the Civil W

Question: Why, in spite of all the advantages of the North over the South, did the Civil War last so long!?
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The south had 2 great things going them

1) Better military leadership!. They were able to take what they had and make it last

2) Spirit!. Most of the fighting was in the Confederacy, these people were fighting for their homes and land!. Think of how big home field advantage can be in sports!.

3) Overconfidence on the part of the Union!. Civilians came from DC to watch the first batle of Bull Run (or Mannesses Junction if you want to call it that)!. For these people it was entertainment to watch the Union "whip them rebels"!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

The North was not 100% behind the war so there was some delay in getting enough men to enlist!. Northern Generals were not up to the caliber of Robert E Lee!.

The South was winning the war until 1864, when General Ulysses Grant was made commander!. Grant's military skill, increasingly limited supplies in the South, and the unavailability of new Southern soldiers made General Lee surrender after a decisive battle in April, in 1865!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

WOW!
What a coincidence!
My IB History of Americas class just got this prompt!. And it's like!.!.!.the exact wording, how odd is that!?
Well, yea!.!.!.have fun with that!.!.!.if you haven't already finished, and if so!.!.!.you lucky duck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The south has always wanted to LEAVE the union!. I still feel like it does in a way!.

Look at the different work methods/ election results ect!. Www@QuestionHome@Com