Northern Industry
This region experienced a major industrial boom during the Civil War.
North
Northern farms could produce more using new ___________.
Machinery
Most battles took place in this region, causing huge economic damage.
South
The South tried to fund the war by printing lots of this.
Confederate currency
Families in the South struggled because food production dropped and these became extremely expensive.
Basic good like bread
Demand for these three major products caused factories to expand: iron, weapons, and ________.
Textiles
These two major crops increased in production during the war.
Wheat and Corn
These transportation lines were twisted into “Sherman’s neckties.”
Railroad Tracks
Prices skyrocketed in the South because of this economic problem.
Inflation
The North had enough food and supplies largely because of this successful sector.
Agriculture
Northern factories ran almost nonstop because of demand from this group.
Union Army
This specific machine allowed farmers to harvest faster with fewer workers.
Mechanical Reaper
Southern farms couldn’t function because enslaved laborers were escaping and men were doing this.
fighting in the war
Food costs increased by hundreds of percent due to shortages and this failing currency.
Confederate money
The South relied heavily on this single cash crop, which became practically useless during the war.
Cotton
This type of factory (named for a type of metal) grew rapidly due to the need for cannons and rails.
Iron/Steel factories
Northern agriculture expanded despite this major challenge.
labor shortage (men leaving for war)
The destruction caused this main part of the Southern economy to collapse.
plantation/agricultural production
Many Southerners used Confederate bills for this (instead of spending) because they were worthless.
wallpaper or fire kindling
Both sides needed huge amounts of material and labor, which increased demand for THIS sector in the North.
factories/industry
The North prospered because it had THIS type of economy—diverse, industrial, and not dependent on slavery.
Industrial Based Economy
The North’s strong farming output helped support not only civilians but also this massive group.
The Union Army
This Union general’s “March to the Sea” destroyed farms, railroads, and cities.
William Tecumseh Sherman
This economic collapse made it nearly impossible for Southern civilians to afford basic necessities.
hyperinflation/economic collapse
War spending by the federal government increased Northern economic activity because of this concept.
government war demand/stimulus