The Confederacy had a tough time during the Civil War.

Here are some of the main challenges they faced:

• Economic Problems: The South mainly depended on farming, especially cotton. But blockades made it hard for them to trade.
• Lack of Resources: They didn't have enough supplies, weapons, or food. This made it really hard for them to fight.
• Political Conflicts: Each state was more focused on its own needs rather than working together as a whole. This caused problems between them.
• Military Weaknesses: Even though they had good leaders, they had a hard time against the Union, which had a bigger population and more resources.