American Civil War: Economic Impact
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What was the dominant source of income in the South during the Civil War?

  • Industrial production
  • Finance
  • Immigration
  • Cotton (correct)

    • What percentage of the South's population lived in urban areas?

  • 26%
  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 10% (correct)

    • What was the impact of the war on the Southern economy?

  • It caused a strain on the economy due to the absence of men (correct)
  • It led to a surge in immigration
  • It had no significant impact
  • It led to an increase in industrial production

    • What was a key factor in the North's economic superiority?

    <p>Industry and finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of men of military age in the South fought in the war?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons the South's economy collapsed during the Civil War?

    <p>The Union's blockades of Southern ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Richmond Bread Riots a response to?

    <p>The lack of food and hyperinflation in Richmond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the conscription laws in the South?

    <p>Widespread resentment among poor whites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Enrollment Act of 1863?

    <p>To require that every able-bodied man between 20 and 45 be enrolled in the draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main occupation of the young men who resorted to guerrilla fighting during the Civil War?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the term used to describe opponents of the war in the North?

    <p>Copperheads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main impact of the devastation of the Civil War on the South?

    <p>The uprooting of the entire social structure and the introduction of the sharecropper system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Clara Barton's role during the Civil War?

    <p>She was a nurse who traveled from battlefield to battlefield to nurse the dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate cost of the war for both governments?

    <p>Over $3.3 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the loss of slaves for planters?

    <p>They had a loss of approximately $2 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economy During the Civil War

    • The South's economy was based on agriculture, with cotton as the dominant source of income, and depended on the continuation of slavery.
    • The North's economy was based on industry and finance, with a larger population, more urban areas, and more resources.

    Impact of the Civil War on the Southern Economy

    • The war put a strain on the Southern economy, with 75% of men aged 18-45 fighting in the war, leaving women to run farms, businesses, and oversee the large slave population.
    • The Union blockades of Southern ports hindered the South's ability to export and import goods, leading to economic collapse.
    • Hyperinflation, scarcity of food, and protests (e.g., Richmond Bread Riots) worsened the situation.

    Impact of the Civil War on the Northern Economy

    • The war stimulated economic growth in the North, with the emergence of new industries, such as weapons, leather goods, and textiles.
    • Federal laws, including land grants, railroad construction, and banking regulations, boosted the economy.
    • The North's economy did not suffer greatly from the war.

    Conscription Laws and Their Effects

    • Conscription laws in the South and North were unpopular, with exemptions for certain groups, leading to resentment among poor whites and the general population.

    Civil War Effects on Communities

    • Many people in the North opposed the war, believing it to be unjustified and unconstitutional.
    • Guerrilla fighting occurred in Missouri, and bushwhackers, including Jesse James, emerged.
    • The war devastated entire communities, wiping out industry, agriculture, and business in the South.

    Women in the Civil War

    • Women played a crucial role in the war effort, taking on new occupations and responsibilities.
    • Clara Barton, known as the Angel of the Battlefield, nursed the dying and later founded the American Red Cross.
    • Frances Clayton fought in the war dressed as a man, participating in 17 battles.

    Consequences of the Civil War

    • The war was expensive, with over 750,000 soldiers dying and a total cost estimated at over $3.3 billion.
    • The war led to widespread destruction, social upheaval, and a long-term cycle of poverty in the South.
    • The North experienced economic prosperity, agricultural development, and population growth.

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