Question

Explain the social, economic, or political costs of the american civil war. your response should be at least one paragraph and written in your own words. use evidence from the lesson to support your response

Answer 1

In 1860, three million men, or about 10% of the male population, were between the ages of 15 and 30.

How Much Did the American Civil War Cost the Economy?

• The total projected cost of the war is at $3.3 billion, including money spent by the government and the estimated cost of the human capital lost in the conflict ($2.2 billion).
• The total cost of the war was close to $7 billion, which corresponds to almost two full years of GDP in 1860.

What is civil war?

• A civil war, often known as an intrastate war, is an organized conflict within a single state (or country).
• One side's objective may be to seize power in the nation or a specific area, secure regional independence, or alter governmental practices.
• The phrase is a calque of the Latin phrase bellum civile, which in the first century BC was used to describe the multiple civil wars of the Roman Republic.

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