Which side north or south had advantage in terms of industrial production?

Assuming this is referring to the early United States, the north had a strong industrial advantage.

Explanation:

In the 1700s and 1800s, much of the manufacturing industry took place in the northern United States, while much of the agriculture took place in the south where the climate allowed for better crop-growing.

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