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How did the Civil War affect the Northern industrial economy?

  1. It caused a deep depression that lasted for decades
  2. It accelerated industrialization due to the demand for war supplies
  3. It led to the total abandonment of the factory system
  4. It forced Northern factories to move to the South for cheaper labor
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Correct answer: It accelerated industrialization due to the demand for war supplies

The need for uniforms, weapons, and processed food spurred mass production. This wartime boom solidified the North's transition into an industrial powerhouse and led to the rise of major corporations.

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