Question

1. what was one reason the south faced severe economic problems during the civil war?○ the union blocked trade and transportation routes.○ southern women refused to work during the war.○ northern industries needed more cotton than the south could produce.○ southern landowners refused to sell their cotton to northern businesses.

Explanation:

During the U.S. Civil War, the Union implemented a naval blockade of Southern ports and key waterways, which cut off the South's ability to trade its main cash crop (cotton) internationally and restricted the import of essential goods. This directly led to severe economic strain, including inflation and shortages. The other options are incorrect: Southern women did work during the war, Northern industries did not rely on Southern cotton to that extent (they had other sources), and Southern landowners sought any market for cotton, including Northern ones when possible.

Answer:

The Union blocked trade and transportation routes.