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Which of these was a consequence of the Civil War? General William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea destroyed Southern transportation lines. President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address persuaded the South to disarm and surrender. Maryland became a territory due to the writ of habeas corpus. The Southern states gained a new primary source of income.

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Which of these was a consequence of the Civil War?

Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea destroyed Southern transportation lines.

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Good morning, Steph!

Out of all the options, it appears that General Sherman's March to the Sea is a consequence since it destroyed Southern transportation lines. The other options are most likely not consequences, since they appear to have more pros linked to them than cons.

Hope this helps,
-Timmeh
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