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How did the Union blockade of the southern coast affect the confederacy during the Civil War

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It contributed to shortages of weapons and food.

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Answer: It forced it to build ships that could outrun the blockade. It encouraged European countries to trade with the South. It caused it to build more factories to supply its needs.

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