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

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Randy Raymond

19 August, 03:54

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

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Anna Mccann · Answer 1

Civil war improved the economy of south but ruined north

Kyan Liu · Answer 2

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.