At the start of the Civil War, the
a. South had a massive reserve of cash.
b. South had more and better railroads.
c. North had more advanced industrial and transportation systems.
d. South had more combat-age males.
e. North was unified by a commitment to end slavery.
Answer: c. North had more advanced industrial and transportation systems.
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