Question

After the Civil War, the Northern economy was
far stronger than the Southern economy.
greatly damaged by the destruction of its cities.
strengthened by the abolition of slavery.
greatly damaged by the abolition of slavery.

Answer 1

After the Civil War, the Northern economy was **strengthened by the abolition of slavery**. The war had led to significant industrial growth in the North, while the South faced economic challenges due to the destruction of its infrastructure and the transition from a slave-based economy to one that would require different labor practices and investments. The industrialization of the North allowed it to become economically dominant in the post-war period.