As the economic depression deepened in the early 30s, and as farmers had less and less money to spend in town, banks began to fail at alarming rates. ... After the crash during the first 10 months of 1930, 744 banks failed – 10 times as many. In all, 9,000 banks failed during the decade of the 30s.
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The North will have more economic power which grants more opportunities for innovation within the war, better innovation makes it more defendable.
The South will be able to better allocate soldiers to different areas without the delays caused by borders.
Requiring the vaccination of schoolchildren, even if their religion opposes it
Vikings believed that you needed an noble and heroic life and death as there heaven was called Valhalla and was only for the best and most honorable warriors so they strives to be the best
