Impact of the American Civil War on Economy

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What was the main source of income in the South before the Civil War?

  • Agriculture
  • Cotton industry (correct)
  • Iron mining
  • Textile industry

What percentage of the South's population lived in urban areas before the Civil War?

  • 10% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 75%

What was the North's economic system primarily based on before the Civil War?

  • Slavery
  • Industry and finance (correct)
  • Textiles
  • Agriculture

What percentage of the North's population lived in urban areas before the Civil War?

<p>26% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the increase in manufacturing output, railroad tracks, and banks in the North influence the outcome of the Civil War?

<p>It contributed to the Northern victory due to increased resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the most famous bushwhacker mentioned in the text?

<p>Jesse James (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization did Clara Barton advocate for and later establish after the Civil War?

<p>American Red Cross (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Frances Clayton participate in the Civil War?

<p>As a male soldier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the Union blockades on Southern ports during the Civil War?

<p>It caused a shortage of food and essential goods in the South. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What system was introduced in the South after the Civil War due to the loss of slaves?

<p>Sharecropper system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was estimated to be the total cost of the Civil War for both governments?

<p>$3.3 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Northern economy benefit from the Civil War?

<p>New industries emerged to supply resources for the war effort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of unrest among poor whites in the South regarding conscription laws during the Civil War?

<p>Exemptions were granted to men who owned more than 20 slaves. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Enrollment Act of 1863 affect men in the North during the Civil War?

<p>It forced every man between 20-45 to be enrolled in the draft. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the opponents of the Civil War in the North, often referred to as Copperheads or Peace Democrats?

<p>Individuals who believed the war was unjustified and unconstitutional. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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