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The factories could sell surplus goods to Europe for money.
The factories could be converted to making supplies for the army.
The factories could get cotton from the West instead.
The factories could use newly freed African Americans as a cheap source of labor.
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The correct response would be:
The factories could be converted to making supplies for the army.
This highlights how the North's industrial capacity allowed for the rapid production of war materials, which was a significant advantage during the conflict.
