What are TWO major advantages the South had at the start of the civil war?

The South could produce all the food it needed, though transporting it to soldiers and civilians was a major problem. The South also had a great nucleus of trained officers. Seven of the eight military colleges in the country were in the South. The South also proved to be very resourceful.

Explanation:

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939