Why did the south suffer food shortages during the Civil War

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Addisyn Carter

14 January, 01:39

Why did the south suffer food shortages during the Civil War

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Kaiser · Answer 1

Because the South lacked sufficient money from taxes and bonds and was forced to print paper money to pay its bills and they have very few backs and reserves

Rowan Ross · Answer 2

Because of the collapse of the South's transportation system and the presence of Union troops in many important agricultural areas.