Impact of the Civil War on the Economy
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What was the dominant source of income in the South prior to the Civil War?

  • Industry and finance
  • Cotton (correct)
  • Slavery
  • Railroads
  • What percentage of the South's population of nine million lived in urban areas before the Civil War?

  • 23%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 26%
  • 75%
  • How did the North's economic system differ from the South's before the Civil War?

  • The North had a larger population and more urban areas.
  • The North had a higher percentage of immigrants.
  • The North dominated in terms of manufacturing output, miles of railroad tracks, and the number of banks.
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What was the impact of the Civil War on the Southern economy?

    <p>The South's economy was strained due to the large number of men enlisted in the army. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the North's economic advantage contribute to its victory in the Civil War?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Union blockades of Southern ports have on the South's economy during the Civil War?

    <p>It hindered the South's ability to export and sell products abroad. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Northern economy differ from the Southern economy during the Civil War?

    <p>New industries emerged in the North to support the war effort. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exemptions for those who owned more than 20 slaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant belief regarding conscription laws during the Civil War?

    <p>They were seen as violating individual freedoms and liberties. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What group was formed in opposition to the Civil War in the North, advocating for a negotiated settlement?

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

    What was the primary reason for the widespread devastation in the South during the Civil War?

    <p>The majority of battles were fought on Southern soil. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Civil War affect women's roles and occupations?

    <p>Women took on traditionally male roles and occupations during the war. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Clara Barton is true?

    <p>She served as a nurse during the Civil War using her own funds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the loss of slave labor in the South after the Civil War?

    <p>The sharecropper system was introduced to provide labor for crops. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the end of the Civil War impact the North economically?

    <p>The North saw economic prosperity and industrial growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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