What was Jefferson Davis' central problem in organizing the South for war?
A. In a crisis that demanded tough-minded attention to military details, Davis was more of a grand strategist.
B. In a society that prized states' rights, Davis had to centralize authority.
C. In a culture that prized the English country gentry, Davis was rough-hewn and awkward.
D. In a war that required rapid mobilization of a whole society, most ordinary folk in the South expected a protracted conflict and hence were reluctant to enlist.
Answer: B
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