During the Civil War, the Union States' competing desires to defeat the Confederate states while avoiding the costs of providing troops and supplies for the war effort created intense ________ that were overcome, in part, by President Lincoln's executive actions.

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The correct term is "free-rider problems." This refers to situations where individuals or entities benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them or contributing to their provision. During the Civil War, some Union states might have preferred to benefit from the efforts of others to supply troops and resources without bearing the costs themselves, creating a free-rider problem. President Lincoln's executive actions, including the Conscription Act, were aimed at overcoming these issues by mandating participation and support for the war effort.

During the Civil War, the Union States' Competing Desires to Defeat