Effect of Civil War on American Economy The Economic Effects of the Civil War The Economies of the North and South, 1861-1865 In 1861, a great war in American history began. It was a civil war between the north and south that was by no means civil. This war would have great repercussions upon the economy of this country and the states within it. The American Civil War began with secession, creating a divided union of …showed first 75 words of 1641 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1641 total…impossible to buy food and clothing. Conclusion In doing this research paper I learned that the economy of a country and the people of that country are attached to each other as one and the same. After viewing the ups and downs, political views, personal battles, and tough decisions that people have had to make to uphold the delicate balance, I have gained a much more practical sense of how a country works. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**