How did the outcome of the Civil War change federalism, so that it became nation-centered rather than state-centered? a.) The War devastated the political and economic strength of the Southern states, which created the need for a stronger national government.
b.) The War left the nation impoverished, which meant that the national government had to take the lead in restoring the economic security of the entire nation.
c.) The War did nothing to heal the divide between North and South, even though slavery was abolished; this led to political tensions at every level of government.
d.) The number of African Americans added to the voting rolls helped strengthen national government and led to a quicker economic recovery after the war.