2. why would the loss of farms make it especially difficult for the southern economy to recover?
many southern industries would fail without the crops.
the southern economy was largely based on agriculture.
most southerners could not afford to rebuild their farms.
the south would not be able to grow surplus crops for sale.

14) the most likely reason general william t. sherman wanted to control the rail lines running through atlanta, georgia, during his "atlanta campaign" was because he wanted to a) prevent residents of the city from fleeing to the north. b) cut off the flow of supplies to the confederate army. c) use the rail lines to quickly transport his troops. d) extend the rail lines into the northern states. eliminate