Question

the abolition of slavery had what effect on the post-civil war south? loss of forced labor created difficulties in rebuilding. greater mingling enhanced southern tolerance. more competitive labor markets enhanced productivity.

Explanation:

The abolition of slavery meant the South lost its forced - labor system. This was crucial for its agricultural - based economy (like cotton production). Rebuilding required new labor arrangements, which were difficult initially. Southern tolerance did not increase significantly post - Civil War (as seen in the rise of Jim Crow laws). Also, more competitive labor markets did not immediately enhance productivity due to issues like sharecropping (which was a form of economic control similar to slavery in some ways).

Answer:

Loss of forced labor created difficulties in rebuilding.