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Why was the Civil War considered to be the first modern war?

military blockades

disease

cannons

ironclad vessels

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Since it was the first war since the industrial revolution, it was regarded as the first modern war. Modern guns were used, and further technology was invented. Our country was transformed by the war.

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Because of Military blockades
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