Many were angry with the North for destroying their economy and land
Railroads, built for the war effort, now helped businesses become more successful
Factories buit for the war became very successful after the war
Most of the war was fought here, so their land was destroyed
Resentment for the South, because they felt they were responsible for the war
Communication improved because the telegraph lines were now spreading around the country
Slaves had no where to go and there was still very strong racism after the war despite the end of slavery
Slaves were feed, which meant plantations were often left without workers
