Why did South need to keep their ports open during the war?

A. to maintain its navy for attacks on northern seaport

B. to maintain only major source of transportation in the South

C. to ship and sell its cotton to Europe and import supplies and weapons

D. to protect the privateers who were making millions in profits from the war

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Cade Dean

1 August, 17:37

Why did South need to keep their ports open during the war?

A. to maintain its navy for attacks on northern seaport

B. to maintain only major source of transportation in the South

C. to ship and sell its cotton to Europe and import supplies and weapons

D. to protect the privateers who were making millions in profits from the war

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Simon Spence · Answer 1

C is the correct answer.

Defeating the Union blockade and keeping the Southern ports open was essential for the traitorous Rebel government as it allowed them to continue to sell cotton to Europe in exchange for supplies and weapons. The Union's blockade aimed to stop the exchange of cotton for supplies and weapons.