Bing
What made farming possible with fewer workers?
Mechanical Reapers and Mowers
The Unions new conscription law made all healthy males of what age range eligible for military service?
20 to 45 years of age!
What happened during the winter of 1862-1863 that affected the South?
Severe food shortages :'(
What year did the South's economy struggle?
1862
What did a mob of armed women raid a shop in Richmond yell as they entered?
"Bread! Bread!"
food shortages led to what?
Riots!
If a man didn't want to go to war he could...
Find a replacement or pay a fee of $300
The most infamous of the draft riots occurred in what city?
New York City
While the South was struggling what was the North experiencing?
Economic BOOM!