The loss of farms, crops, and enslaved labor as a result of the civil war meant that the northern economy almost completely shut down. southern economy almost completely shut down. entire nation's economy had to be rebuilt. entire nation had to suffer without food.

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.