The number 1 cost of the American Civil War was economic. From the amount of money spent during the war, to the amount of property that was destroyed. The economic cost of the American Civil War was high for both sides. Based on the information shown on the chart labeled "Economic Effects of the American Civil War," from the lesson, I have gathered that the north spent twice as much money than the south did on the war. Because the north spent more they had more weapons, ammunition, and supplies. All in all giving them an advantage over the south. Although, the union had a higher number in the deaths of human capital. They still had a farely large amount of soldiers and people left to defend. Unlike the south, each soldier counted because of