Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

A. It was fighting a defensive battle.

B. It had cotton it could sell to Europe.

C. It had a longer coastline.

D. It had a larger population.

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Alayna Lin

1 September, 01:22

Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

A. It was fighting a defensive battle.

B. It had cotton it could sell to Europe.

C. It had a longer coastline.

D. It had a larger population.

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Katelynn Gibbs · Answer 1

The correct answer is D, the North had a population of over 22 million people whereas a large majority of the South was made up by slaves, who of course ended up fighting with the North for freedom.

Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?A. It was fighting a defensive battle.B. It had cotton it could sell to Europe.C. It had a longer coastline.D. It had a larger population.

Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

A. It was fighting a defensive battle.

B. It had cotton it could sell to Europe.

C. It had a longer coastline.

D. It had a larger population.