What were some of the advantages the north had during the civil war

During the Civil War, the North had the advantages of being the older states. They had a bigger army that included African Americans, and a greater funding from the rest of the states. They also had the president at the time, Abraham Lincoln, leading their army and passing amendments and laws that stopped the Confederate states from doing anything. Lincoln was a great leader and speaker, who was able to bring people to see his side of the argument clearly. 

Militarism is the answer.