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The West had an economy of capitalism. Which was held together by poor people who worked in Nuclear power plants. And the South had an endustrail economy. Which was held together by the rich factory workers.
Immigrants.
The south was not allowed to import or export any goods during this blockade which lasted most of the Civil War.
Before the War it was great. During and afterwards it was terrible.
Huge demand for all kinds of war supplies.