During the Civil War, the economy of the South
A) was stimulated greatly by wartime production
B) was devastated by the widespread destruction
C) experienced a net gain, as wartime growth was greater than destruction
D) suffered a net loss, as destruction exceeded the substantial growth
Ans: B) was devastated by the widespread destruction
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What will be an ideal response?