Why is industrialization an important factor in the American Civil War? ​

Im gonna give you my “guess” but I believe it benefitted the union as they were more technologically advanced at the time because of their rail roads and manufacturing . And at the time the confederate south focused on agriculture so there was barely any manufacturing. This large industry helped the north also in production of firearms and maintain a stronger economy. Ik this is a bit general but I barely remember APUSH that well . Hope it helps a bit.

Industrialization has been instrumental in the economic development of the world. The process has improved productivity and allowed for mass production, which has increased standards of living.