Effects of the civil war
north both south
northern factories, banks, and cities continued to rapidly industrialize.
the land grant college act encouraged the development of universities.
the federal government cemented its authority over the states.
the southern economy continued to focus on agriculture.
white southerners struggled to rebuild their homes, farms, and lives.
former slaves strove to create new lives for themselves.
use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
how did the civil war affect states’ rights?
a. the supremacy of the federal government over the states was firmly established.
b. states gained more power in determining their own laws.
c. the balance of power between federal and state governments was unchanged.
d. states lost all rights of self-determination.