Which of the following was a primary reason for the hyperinflation experienced by the Confederacy?
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Correct answer: Over-reliance on printing paper money with no tax backing
The Confederate government lacked an effective taxation system and faced a tightened Union blockade. By the end of the war, the South had printed so much currency that its value plummeted, causing prices to rise by over 9,000%.
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