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

    Who was the most famous bushwhacker mentioned in the text?

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

    How did Frances Clayton participate in the Civil War?

    <p>As a male soldier</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.</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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