How did the Civil War affect the American economy?
A) By speeding economic change, it helped prepare the way for modern industrial society.
B) The enormous number of casualties created severe labor shortages and stifled economic growth.
C) The fearful national crisis discouraged selfishness and materialism.
D) The wasteful destruction of material resources by the war retarded economic growth.
A
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