How did the Confederacy,with its agricultural economy,acquire the products and equipment it needed to supply its army?

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The Confederacy relied heavily on profits from cotton exports to purchase imported products such as weapons, ammunition, uniforms, and other necessary supplies for the army. Despite attempts to increase domestic manufacturing, the Confederate economy remained largely agricultural, and they were unable to fully supply their armies' needs domestically. Therefore, they had to rely on imported goods that were paid for with funds from cotton exports.

How Did the Confederacy,with Its Agricultural Economy,acquire the Products and Equipment