How did the union blockade of the southern coast affect the confederacy during the civil war?
it forced it to build ships that could outrun the blockade.
it contributed to shortages of weapons and food.
it encouraged european countries to trade with the south.
it caused it to build more factories to supply its needs.

The correct answer is the following: option b. The Union blockade of the southern coast affected the Confederacy during the Civil War, by contributing to shortages of weapons and food.

On April 19th of 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a "Proclamation of Blockade against Southern Ports". This action from the government meant that the Union was attempting to blockade the southern states. A blockade meant that they were trying to prevent any food, supplies and weapons from entering the southern states, and getting into the hands of the Confederacy. The objective of the blockade was to cause the collapse of the Confederacy's economy.

b

Explanation:

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