How did the civil war change the economy of the south?

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Maren Daugherty

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11 July, 22:25

How did the civil war change the economy of the south?

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Lucia Bartlett · Answer 1

The civil war improved the economy of the north, but harmed the economy of the south. The south relied heavily on agriculture / producing cotton on slave worked plantations. The civil war led the slaves to finally be freed thus sending many southern farmers into poverty.

Ann · Answer 2

Civil war improved the economy of south but ruined north