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End of the War

Question 5 • RS AZ-US History A

After the Civil War ended, how was the North affected economically?

Answer
A
The agricultural economy suffered and declined.
B
Industry thrived and the economy soon recovered.
C
The rise in inflation bankrupted many businesses.
D
Economic uncertainty caused businesses to fail.

Explanation

The North emerged from the Civil War with much of its industry and infrastructure intact, and wartime production had helped expand manufacturing. In the postwar years, industry continued to grow and the northern economy recovered. So the best answer is “Industry thrived and the economy soon recovered.”

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