From the beginning of the Civil War the Confederacy found itself at a clear disadvantage. The Union Army of the North was able to better supply its troops despite early recruiting problems. (Boyer, pg 434) The Union ultimately had the advantage of a larger army and more money. The South entered the Civil War without a navy, two small gunpowder factories, and unconnected railroad lines. (Boyer, page 432) The North was much more industrialized and able to provide the troops with necessities that the South lacked. Although the Confederacy lacked supplies such as shoes, clothing, and food, they did not lose in battle due to lack of ammunition . After relying on guns and ammunition imported from Europe, as well as weapons confiscated from the federal government, both sides resorted to conscription that required all able-bodied white men of specified ages to serve in the military. The Union's efforts with conscription proved more effective than the Confederacy's, giving them the advantage of more manpower. (Boyer, page 433) Another issue that both sides struggled with was the financing of the war. The Union and Confederacy attempted to sell bonds and print paper money, however, the Union had better luck making money. Due to the lack of confidence in paper money in the South, the Confederacy began raising taxes. When every ounce of faith the Confederacy had in printed money disappeared, a plan to print more money was adopted as a solution. This has had devastating effects on inflation rates. The Union increased confidence in the dollar by making printed money an acceptable form of payment for most public and private debts. The Union's advantage with money can be seen by comparing inflation on both sides. The Union recorded an eighty percent increase in prices; while the Confederation recorded an inflation rate above nine thousand%. (Boyer, p