How did the Confederate governments increased control over the southern economy impact the people in the south. select two corre
ct answers please: -They were forced to pay high taxes on slaves and cotton -They could not afford food or supplies due to high inflation -They began to support anti-war politicians, such as copperheads -They lost slaves who were seized by the Government -They sold more cotton to Europe than has been previously sold
The war demanded huge expenses, and the Confederate government finally had to introduce taxing slave owners. Also, the Confederation tax policy was characterized by a desire to increase indirect taxes. In 1861, a law was passed introducing a tax on all exported cotton. The tax was levied at the rate of an eighth of a cent for every pound of exported cotton. The war had protracted nature, and on April 24, 1863 the Confederate government was forced to introduce a direct tax on land, slaves, and all other sources of income.
In addition, the Government of the Confederation took measures that allowed the mass requisition of slaves, livestock, and food for the needs of the army.
