Which of these was true of the South in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War?
A. Much of the best agricultural land had been laid waste.
B. Cotton production was as high as ever.
C. The cities were in ruins, but the countryside was largely untouched.
D. The countryside was in ruins, but the cities were largely untouched.
Answer: A
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