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What was the most influential failure of the Confederacy in the Civil War?
What was the most influential failure of the Confederacy in the Civil War?
- Lack of military strength
- Inability to get support from other southern states
- Failure to utilize cotton trade with European powers (correct)
- Inability to control the waters
What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Civil War?
What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Civil War?
- It made many slaves turn on their slave owners and fight for the Union (correct)
- It led to a decrease in the number of Union soldiers
- It allowed the Confederacy to gain more support
- It gave slaves the right to vote
What were the economic changes caused by the Civil War?
What were the economic changes caused by the Civil War?
- The extreme expense of the war put the country at risk of financial crisis (correct)
- Congress lowered tariffs and taxes
- The country's economy remained stable
- The U.S. Treasury issued gold-backed currency
Flashcards
Confederacy's Cotton Trade Failure
Confederacy's Cotton Trade Failure
The Confederacy's failure to leverage the cotton trade with European powers was a significant setback during the Civil War.
Impact of Emancipation Proclamation
Impact of Emancipation Proclamation
The Proclamation encouraged many enslaved people to rebel against their owners and support the Union cause.
Economic Impact of the Civil War
Economic Impact of the Civil War
The Civil War's massive expenditures placed the United States in danger of a financial crisis.
