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On the eve of the Civil War, the Confederate States of America were characterized primarily by an agrarian economy that relied heavily on slave labor and the production of cash crops like cotton. While they had some railroad infrastructure, it was not as developed or efficient as that of the Union, limiting their logistical capabilities. The Confederacy's economy was less balanced compared to the industrialized North, which had a more diverse economic base, including manufacturing and rail transport. Overall, the Confederacy's dependence on agriculture and limited industrial capacity were key vulnerabilities during the war.

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