From the December 5, 2010, Listverse.
10. BATTLE NAMES-- The Union named battles after natural objects, Confederates after towns. For example, the Union Battle of Bull Run (named for the creek) was called Battle of Manassas by Confederates (for the nearby town). Some 230 actions in the war have two or more names.
9. GEOGRAPHY-- The Confederacy had 750,000 square miles and 3,500 miles of coastline, 200 harbors, bays and navigable river mouths.
8. CAPITAL-- Originally in Montgomery, Alabama, then moved to Richmond, Virginia.
7. MONEY-- Confederate money began circulating in April 1861 (I believe I remember hearing the first notes were printed in the North). Approximately $1.7 billion in currency issued. Only a one cent and a fifty cent piece were issued.
More to Come. --Old Secesh
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