The Civil War left a lasting impact on the United States, shaping the next several decades for the country. In this course, you’ve learned how the course of the war, important battles, and the plans for reconstruction after the war ended. What was the economy like during the Civil War in the What was the economy like during the Civil War in the North and in the South? Why did the economies of the Union and the Confederacy differ so much? What role did the economy play in the outcome of the war? How were civilians affected by the wartime economy in the North and in the South?
