How did the union blockade in Texas affect the economy?

A. There was a shortage of many goods such as flour and cloth.

B. The state's economy doubled in size.

C. Less meat was sold due to restrictions on hunting.

D. A surplus of quinine resulted due to less trade.

The answer is letter A, There was a shortage of many goods such as flour and cloth.

Explanation:

The "Union Blockade" occurred during the American Civil War after its proclamation by Abraham Lincoln. This was a strategy that prevented the Northern to trade with the Southern area. Many ships patrol the port areas in order to prevent the shipping of goods such as flour, cloth, weapons, sugar and the like.

As a result, the supply of goods such as "cotton" coming from the South declined. This means that most crops in Texas were of no use since there was no means of trading it or exporting it.

When it comes to international trade, the effect wasn't felt at the beginning, since Great Britain had a stock of cotton supplies they used for their textile, in the long run, it was a burden for them. Those who were working in the cotton industry became unemployed.