Table of Contents
- 1 What was a problem with the Confederacy?
- 2 What were disadvantages of the Confederacy?
- 3 What was the greatest weakness of the Confederacy?
- 4 What did plantation owners do after the Civil War?
- 5 What was the impact of the Civil War on the Confederacy?
- 6 What should the government do about the Confederate flag?
What was a problem with the Confederacy?
Poverty and poor relief, especially in times of acute food shortages, were major challenges facing Virginia and Confederate authorities during the American Civil War (1861–1865). At first, most Confederates were confident that hunger would not be a problem for their nation.
What were disadvantages of the Confederacy?
Still, the Confederacy had disadvantages. The South’s economy depended heavily on the export of cotton, but with the naval blockade, the flow of cotton to England, the region’s primary importer, came to an end. The blockade also made it difficult to import manufactured goods.
Why is a confederacy weak?
The Confederated governments in American history faced many weaknesses that included the lack of central power, the inability to react to state needs and a sustainable tax system.
What was the greatest weakness of the Confederacy?
Mr. Dowling The Civil War: Strengths and Weaknesses
| Union | Confederacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Weaknesses | Had to conquer a large area Invading unfamiliar land | Few factories to produce weapons Few railroads to move troops/supplies Few supplies Small population (9 million) More than 1/3 of the population was enslaved Poor navy |
What did plantation owners do after the Civil War?
Many plantations were simply abandoned as the owners were now destitute. They either sold what property they could and moved into the cities, out West, or even out of the Country. Many were purchased by “carpetbaggers” and others who had gained wealth recently or by smart financial decisions.
Why did the Articles of Confederation cause problems?
In response to widespread antipathy toward a strong central government, the Articles of Confederation kept national government weak and allowed for the states to be as independent as possible. But almost soon as the Articles took effect, problems with this approach became apparent. Strong States, Weak Central Government
What was the impact of the Civil War on the Confederacy?
That wave of riots had a measurable impact on Confederate war policy, forcing revisions of conscription and tax policy. It also prompted the development of a massive welfare program by the states that, in allocating scarce funds and foodstuffs to the relief of soldiers’ wives and children, dwarfed anything undertaken in the North.
What should the government do about the Confederate flag?
The Confederate flag and monuments to Confederate leaders need to be removed from public property. More importantly, the government needs to ensure that every schoolchild is shown that even by the laws of the time, those who fought for the Confederacy were not heroes, but traitors.
How big was the population of the Confederacy?
At one level the problem was obvious: The Confederacy’s population of 10 million was dwarfed by the Union’s 22 million and, in addition, 40 percent of the adult men were enslaved and not available for military service. By 1862, as a result, the Confederacy was driven to take drastic measures by instituting widespread conscription.