15 Questions
What was the dominant source of income in the South prior to the Civil War?
Cotton
What percentage of the South's population of nine million lived in urban areas before the Civil War?
10%
How did the North's economic system differ from the South's before the Civil War?
All of the above
What was the impact of the Civil War on the Southern economy?
The South's economy was strained due to the large number of men enlisted in the army.
How did the North's economic advantage contribute to its victory in the Civil War?
All of the above
What impact did the Union blockades of Southern ports have on the South's economy during the Civil War?
It hindered the South's ability to export and sell products abroad.
How did the Northern economy differ from the Southern economy during the Civil War?
New industries emerged in the North to support the war effort.
What was a major cause of unrest among poor whites in the South regarding the conscription law during the Civil War?
Exemptions for those who owned more than 20 slaves
What was a significant belief regarding conscription laws during the Civil War?
They were seen as violating individual freedoms and liberties.
What group was formed in opposition to the Civil War in the North, advocating for a negotiated settlement?
Copperheads
What was the primary reason for the widespread devastation in the South during the Civil War?
The majority of battles were fought on Southern soil.
How did the Civil War affect women's roles and occupations?
Women took on traditionally male roles and occupations during the war.
Which of the following statements about Clara Barton is true?
She served as a nurse during the Civil War using her own funds.
What was a consequence of the loss of slave labor in the South after the Civil War?
The sharecropper system was introduced to provide labor for crops.
How did the end of the Civil War impact the North economically?
The North saw economic prosperity and industrial growth.
This quiz explores how the American Civil War affected the economy, with a focus on economic factors influencing the North's victory and the aftermath of the war. It also delves into the main elements of the economy during the Civil War era, including the dominance of cotton in the South and its reliance on slavery.
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