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During the Civil War, what was the main source of income in the South?
During the Civil War, what was the main source of income in the South?
- Manufacturing
- Industry and finance
- Cotton (correct)
- Agriculture
Which region had a larger population and more urban areas during the Civil War?
Which region had a larger population and more urban areas during the Civil War?
- North (correct)
- South
- Both had similar urban areas
- Both had similar population sizes
What factors contributed to the Northern victory in the Civil War?
What factors contributed to the Northern victory in the Civil War?
- Cotton industry and slavery
- Southern ports and export
- Rural areas and agriculture
- Manufacturing output and railroad tracks (correct)
What percentage of Southern men of military age fought in the Civil War?
What percentage of Southern men of military age fought in the Civil War?
How did Union blockades affect the Southern economy during the Civil War?
How did Union blockades affect the Southern economy during the Civil War?
During the Civil War, what role did women play on the home front?
During the Civil War, what role did women play on the home front?
Who became known as the Angel of the Battlefield during the Civil War?
Who became known as the Angel of the Battlefield during the Civil War?
What were the consequences of the Civil War?
What were the consequences of the Civil War?
What was the total cost of the Civil War for both governments?
What was the total cost of the Civil War for both governments?
What system was introduced in the South after the Civil War to find workers for crops?
What system was introduced in the South after the Civil War to find workers for crops?
During the Civil War, which region suffered greatly from a lack of resources to continue financing the war?
During the Civil War, which region suffered greatly from a lack of resources to continue financing the war?
What event in Richmond, Virginia, in April 1863, was a result of the deteriorating economy and scarcity of food?
What event in Richmond, Virginia, in April 1863, was a result of the deteriorating economy and scarcity of food?
How did the economy in the North during the Civil War differ from the South?
How did the economy in the North during the Civil War differ from the South?
What was the result of the conscription laws passed during the Civil War in both the North and South?
What was the result of the conscription laws passed during the Civil War in both the North and South?
What were opponents of the Civil War in the North called?
What were opponents of the Civil War in the North called?
