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Chapter 9 The Civil War
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What advantage did the South have over the North as the Civil War began?
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The South had a strong military tradition and a number of trained officers for its armies.
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What advantage did the South have over the North as the Civil War began?
The South had a strong military tradition and a number of trained officers for its armies.
What did Congress pass in 1862 that created a national currency and allowed the government to issue paper money?
the Legal Tender Act
Concern about the North's ability to win the war caused what economic difficulty for the Union?
People withdrew gold and silver from banks, making the sale of bonds impossible.
In order to recruit soldiers for the army, the North passed a law requiring states to
use conscription to force people into the military
In order to raise funds to finance the war, the South initially began to
tax trade
