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The South Lost: Commercial Purpose in the Confederacy, 1861-1865.

Authors :
Lebergott, Stanley
Source :
Journal of American History; Jun1983, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p58-74, 17p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

Examines the role of the cotton production in the Confederate states in its defeat in the U.S. civil war from 1861 to 1965. Purpose of slaves in the war; Reasons for the failure of the Confederate States of America to borrow money from Europe. Effect of the free trade of cotton on the Confederacy and price of cotton.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218723
Volume :
70
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15635947
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1890521