Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the north and the south through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output

The growing economic disparity between the north and south was very significant in the Civil War period.

Explanation:

The biggest disadvantage that caused the economic disparity between the North and the South was the Confederacy that arose during the Civil War. Based on population, the North was ahead of the South. The North was also ahead in the economy as its economy was industry-based(92%) whereas the southern economy was agriculture-based(8%). According to railways, about 70% of the railroads were in the north which helped in boosting the economy whereas the southern railways were few and inefficient. Transportation was better in the North.