Enslaved people remaining in the Confederacy contributed to the Union war effort by:
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Correct answer: Engaging in work slowdowns, sabotage, and providing intelligence to Union scouts
Resistance on the home front forced the Confederacy to divert troops from the front lines to police the enslaved population. This 'internal collapse' of the plantation system was a major factor in the South's defeat.
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