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How did the U.S coastline provide an advantage for the south during the civil war?

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Answer: During the civil war, it became easy for southern people to have access to inland cities in the North. As they had complete control over the coastline, they started shipping goods to Europe. While North had no aces and most of its products were industrial, it was at a disadvantage.

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