Which was an advantage held by the North over the South at the start of the Civil War?

A.

It had many cotton plantations to provide fabric for uniforms.

B.

It had a smaller population that required less food and other supplies.

C.

It had a far more extensive network of railroads and telegraph lines.

D.

It had the support of the British navy in blockading southern ports.

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Duncan Rivas

19 December, 12:20

Which was an advantage held by the North over the South at the start of the Civil War?

A.

It had many cotton plantations to provide fabric for uniforms.

B.

It had a smaller population that required less food and other supplies.

C.

It had a far more extensive network of railroads and telegraph lines.

D.

It had the support of the British navy in blockading southern ports.

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Alyssa Travis · Answer 1

The main advantage held by the North over the South at the start of the Civil War was that " It had a far more extensive network of railroads and telegraph lines" It also had more manpower.

Brenda · Answer 2

C. it had far more extensive network of railroads and telegraph lines