What Effect Did the Union Naval Blockade of Southern Ports

question 90

Multiple Choice

What effect did the Union naval blockade of southern ports have on the Confederacy?

• A) Much to the surprise of the North, it did not have much effect, since most foreign imports were still coming into the South.
• B) It quickly choked off southern commercial activity, including the flow of goods and military weapons to and from Europe.
• C) It inspired dramatic southern economic growth since the South was forced to become self-sufficient.
• D) It succeeded in terms of harming coastal cities, but the Mississippi River had so few tributaries that other trade routes were not in danger.
• E) It prompted Britain to offer diplomatic recognition to the Confederacy because it was so afraid of potential economic repercussions.

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