Question

Which of the following statements correctly explains economic conditions in the North during the Civil War?

Answer 1

Foreign trade kept the economy moving forward.
Industries were booming as they made war supplies.
Lack of European trade reduced available funds.
Taxes and bonds were raised to finance the war.
Numerous battles were destroying farm lands.
The economy was beset by massive inflation and debt.

Answer 2

B. With the amount of war supplies being made, the North was able to sustain itself well and made some people rich enough to buy new silks and carriages and what-not.