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Because the South had no manufacturing industry, so it needed foreign imports. But it also had no Navy to combat the Union blockade.

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Strategies of the north and south in fighting the war?

North to blockade ports south to engage enemy on its on land i.e. Washington . The North was successful. The South was only able to make it to Gettysburg, PA


WHERE January 1865 DID the last Confederate port open to blockade-runners fell?

Most records cite the fall of Wilmington, North Carolina on February 22, 1865. This was the last blockade running port of the South.


Why was the south vulernable to a blockade by the south?

The South was vulnerable to a blockade primarily due to its heavy reliance on exports, particularly cotton, for its economy. Its limited industrial base meant it lacked sufficient resources and manufacturing capabilities to produce essential goods, making it dependent on imports. The South's extensive coastline also created challenges in effectively defending against a naval blockade. Additionally, the Union's naval superiority allowed it to implement blockades more effectively, restricting Southern trade and supplies during the Civil War.


What was the naval blockade of the south designed to prevent?

To prevent the South exporting its cotton in exchange for war supplies. It was the North's effort to stop any foreign aid to the South.


How did the Norths naval blockade hurt the South?

The North's naval blockade significantly hurt the South by severely restricting its ability to trade, particularly in cotton, which was a key export. This blockade limited access to international markets, leading to shortages of essential goods and supplies, including food and military equipment. As a result, the Southern economy weakened, undermining morale and the overall war effort. Additionally, the blockade hindered the South's ability to receive foreign aid and support, further exacerbating its struggles during the Civil War.

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Why was the south vulnerable to blockade by the north?

The North had a well-organized navy, while the South had no navy and few good ports.


Why was the south vulnerable to the blockade by the north?

The North had a well-organized navy, while the South had no navy and few good ports.


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 the Confederacy vulnerable to a blockade from the North?

During the US Civil War, the South had virtually no navy. This prevented them from actively battling with Union ships that were sent to blockade important Southern ports. Instead, they used mines, artillery fortifications and small scale raiding vessels to impede the Northern blockade.


What did the north plan to stop ships coming to aid the South?

A Sea Blockade/ Union Blockade


What was the battle plan the south made?

the north was totally invaded by the south and the north totally invaded the south. the north was going to blockade the south and then invade it. The south was going to ware down the north and then invade it


How many ships were in the blockade fleet that the north sent to the south during the civil war?

194 Ships in the blockade fleet.


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.


Strategies of the north and south in fighting the war?

North to blockade ports south to engage enemy on its on land i.e. Washington . The North was successful. The South was only able to make it to Gettysburg, PA


Why was the south not worried if civil war erupted and the north blockade cotton export?

At the beginning, the South was totally confident that it would be a short, glorious war, and the blockade would soon be lifted.


Why did the north have more money then the south?

Because the North had all the manufacturing industry. The South only had cotton, which it couldn't export because of the Union blockade.


What was used by the North during the civil war to limit South's trade?

The Naval blockade