The Modern Confederacy: A Hypothetical Scenario

The video explores a hypothetical scenario where the Confederate States of America re-emerge as an independent country. It examines the potential structure, population, and economy of a modern Confederacy, comparing it to the United States. The video discusses the economic and military capabilities of both sides, highlighting the Confederacy's potential as a global power but noting its weaknesses compared to the US. The analysis suggests that a modern conflict would likely favor the US due to its larger population and economy. The video concludes with a call for viewer engagement and feedback.

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War according to the video?

• Territorial expansion

• Political corruption

• Slavery

• Economic differences

How many states would be part of a modern Confederacy?

• 11

• 9

• 12

• 10

Which state would likely be the most influential in a modern Confederacy?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Texas

• Alabama

What would be the largest city in a modern Confederacy?

• New Orleans

• Richmond

• Houston

• Atlanta

Which city is mentioned as a potential capital for a modern Confederacy?

• Richmond

• Austin

• Atlanta

• New Orleans

How does the population of a modern Confederacy compare to the rest of the United States?

• It is less than half

• It is larger

• It is about the same

• It is slightly smaller

What would be the GDP of a modern Confederacy?

• 3.5 trillion USD

• 5.079 trillion USD

• 7.2 trillion USD

• 10 trillion USD

How does the military budget of a modern Confederacy compare to the remaining United States?

• It is slightly smaller

• It is significantly smaller

• It is about the same

• It is larger

What advantage would the Union have in a potential conflict with a modern Confederacy?

• More soldiers

• Stronger alliances

• Better technology

• Larger budget and economy

What was the peak number of soldiers in the Union army during the Civil War?

• 1,000,000

• 500,000

• 698,000

• 800,000