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Which of the following best describes the respective advantages of the Union and the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War?

A.The Union had more population, industry, and railroads, while the Confederacy had skilled officers and the advantage of a defensive war on home ground
B.The Union had better generals, while the Confederacy had the larger navy
C.The Confederacy had greater industry, while the Union had to import all its munitions
D.Both sides were evenly matched in population and manufacturing

Explanation

Core Concept

Northern resources allowed sustained mobilization and blockade, while southern strategy needed only to outlast northern will. Early Confederate battlefield success owed much to leaders like Lee and Jackson.

Correct Answer

AThe Union had more population, industry, and railroads, while the Confederacy had skilled officers and the advantage of a defensive war on home ground

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