It's a trade off, and for many people it's one that is well worth the regular HOA fees. Still, before you commit to the purchase of a condo or townhouse in a managed development it's important to understand how HOA fees are calculated, and what you should expect to get in return for your money.
What was the effect of the naval blockade of the Confederacy by the Union? Serious shortage of war supplies of every kind on the Confederate side, and repeated efforts to recruit foreign allies to break the blockade.
, I read a lot of history. A naval blockade is an active interception of ships headed for a port or a country, enforced by naval forces. It can be a blockade of all commerce as was done by the North against all ports of Southern states in the War between the States (1861-1865).