The destruction of infrastructure during the Civil War was a major factor that limited the economic recovery of the South after the war. Extensive damage had been done to railroads, bridges, canals, and other transportation networks, making it difficult for the region to transport goods and services. Additionally, the war had disrupted the South's agricultural economy, with many farms and plantations destroyed or abandoned. The lack of resources and infrastructure made it difficult for the South to rebuild and recover economically after the war.