I think that's the best answer.
This article discusses the economy in the Confederacy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Confederate_States_of_America
The Confederacy hoped that they would continue to export cotton (and tobacco and rice) to England and would be able to buy what they needed that way, from Europe instead of from the North. The Union blockade foiled that plan.
I cannot find this answer anywhere in my text. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it!
1. Which of the following best describes the Southern attitude toward goods and supplies at the beginning of the Civil War?
a. They believed they could get necessary goods from Mexico.
b. They believed they needed to develop their factories.
c. They believed they needed goods from the North.
d. They believed they could supply all goods previously purchased from the North.***
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Thanks Reed!