The South was vulnerable to a blockade by the North primarily because the North had a well-organized navy, while the South had no navy and few good ports. This naval superiority allowed the North to effectively block Southern ports and limit the South's ability to trade and resupply, impacting their economy and military operations.
Why was the South vulnerable to a blockade by the North?
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The North had a large manufacturing base to produce weapons, while the South was mostly agrarian.
The North had a large manufacturing base to produce weapons, while the South was mostly agrarian.
The North had a well-organized navy, while the South had no navy and few good ports.
The North had a well-organized navy, while the South had no navy and few good ports.
The North had a much larger population than the South.
The North had a much larger population than the South.
The North had a larger railroad system for moving troops and supplies than the South.
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