Blockade the Southern ports, to prevent the Confederacy importing war material in exchange for cotton.
Stopped them exporting their plentiful cotton in exchange for much-needed war-supplies from abroad.
They could no export their cotton because of the US Naval blockade
The blockade prevented needed supplies from coming in, and cotton from going out
The Union blockade of Southern ports prevented the Confederacy from exporting its plentiful cotton in exchange for the war supplies it so desperately needed.
The Northern blockade was the biggest factor, preventing the South from exchanging its cotton for the war supplies it needed. At the beginning, the South decided to withhold cotton from the world market, to encourage other countries to intervene on behalf of the Confederates and break the blockade. This turned out a blunder, as there was a glut of cotton on the market just then, so no country really felt the pressure, and by the time they changed their policy, the blockade had become highly effective.
the Union's effective naval blockade on cotton exports
Prevented them exporting their plentiful cotton in exchange for war supplies.
The Texans suffered shortages during the Civil War primarily due to the Union blockade, which restricted the flow of goods and supplies into the Confederacy. Additionally, the agricultural focus on cotton and other cash crops left many Texans without sufficient food and essential goods. The war also disrupted transportation networks, making it difficult to distribute resources effectively. This combination of factors led to significant shortages of food, clothing, and other necessities in Texas during the conflict.
The blockade
The blockade
To prevent the Confederacy from exporting its plentiful cotton in exchange for war supplies.