Conclusion

The Civil War was a technological battle between the Union and the Confederacy. The telegraph, railroads, war ships, weapons, balloons, and submarines served as precursors to the technologies used today. During the war, the Union embraced more of these technologies than the Confederacy, and this led to a Union victory. While the Civil War only lasted a few years, the success achieved during this time period was incredible. Technology had a significant impact on the Civil War, and the Union won with these advancements.