Which Hampered the North's Ability to Mobilize Resources for the War

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which hampered the North's ability to mobilize resources for the war effort?

• A) lack of legal ability for the federal government to raise taxes
• B) no rail system linking key armories and forts
• C) considerable public support for the Confederacy
• D) the lack of a national bank system
• E) the lack of a navy

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Expedience

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