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AP US History

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Which of the following is the best explanation for why the South lost the Civil War?
  1. Most of their fighting power came from slaves.
  2. The war lasted too long.
  3. The South had only weak support from their population.
  4. Too many people deserted the Southern army.
Explanation
Answer - B - The best explanation for why the South lost the Civil War is that the war lasted too long.

Key Takeaway: The South arguably had better generals than the North and the support from their population was extremely strong. But because the South had a smaller population-and a smaller army-the war totally decimated their armies. The best explanation out of those given is that the war lasted too long for the Southern army.
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