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The Union blockade greatly damaged cotton exports. And cotton was practically the only high-value export of the South. As a result of the blockade, cotton exports fell which hurt the South.
In addition, the South was almost hampered in importing food, medicine, manufactured goods, and luxury items. And the food that was grown in the Confederacy could not just be shipped along the coast to places that needed it. There were severe shortages of practically everything and massive inflation.
In addition, it caused a lot of hunger to both civilians and soldiers.
Finally, the blockade reduced the importation of war materials to the South. Not just guns and munitions, but vitals like tents, blankets, and boots. As a result of the blockade, Southern commanders were often unable to properly feed, clothe, and equip their soldiers, and shortages of medicine were disastrous.
Blockade runners grew into an industry run by British businesses. They supplied over 60% of the supplies used by the Confederate Army, and also provided some products from Europe and allowed the Confederates to export some cotton. It was not nearly enough, but it bought the Confederates some time.
What bought the Confederacy more time were its armies coupled with the Union's failure to even capture Richmond which was 100 miles away from Washington DC.
This 60% is very debatable. Certainly with regard to food supplies. The South continued to "grow" their own crops and before the fall of Vicksburg, drew supplies from west of the Mississippi.
Jamir Kovacek
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How did the northern blockade of the south end?
The South surrendered.
How did some goods slip through the blockade to reach the south?
southern blockade-runners- fast ships that outran the federal ships- often slipped through the blockade.
How did the blockade during the the civil war help the north?
The blockade stopped the south from importing and exporting goods to other areas.
Why did the south want foreign aid?
Break the blockade and the South might be able to negotiate a settlement.
What did the northern blockade on the south do?
It prevented the South from selling its cotton to Europe; specially Great Britain.
How do you think a navel blockade would affect the south?
It would prevent them from exporting their plentiful cotton in exchange for war supplies.
What is the best example of a negative affect that the war had on the southern economy?
the northern blockade severely affected the south's ability to export its cotton
How did the northern blockade of the south end?
The South surrendered.
What did the north plan to stop ships coming to aid the South?
A Sea Blockade/ Union Blockade
Which side suffered bacause of the blockade?
South
Why was south vulnerable to a blockade by north?
Because the South had no manufacturing industry, so it needed foreign imports. But it also had no Navy to combat the Union blockade.
Why was south vulnerable to a blockade by the north?
Because the South had no manufacturing industry, so it needed foreign imports. But it also had no Navy to combat the Union blockade.
How did the south challenge the blockade that Abraham Lincoln made?
Abraham Lincoln created a naval blockade to prevent the south from being able to take part in trading activities. This was an attempt by the president to bring about a peaceful end to the Civil War. The south challenged the blockade by building torpedo boats to attack the naval ships involved in the blockade.
How did the south challenge the blockade of southern ports?
By organising a system of blockade-runners. (See 'Gone with the Wind'.)
How did the blockade affect the southern aconomy during the civil war?
The blockade prevented needed supplies from coming in, and cotton from going out
Was the unions navel blockade of the south successful?
yes
How did the south challange Abraham Lincolns blockade?
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