When Two or More Paths Through a Network Join, Even

question 52

True/False

When two or more paths through a network join, even at the end of the network, paths that have little slack and/or high variance may become critical simply by chance.

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Definitions:

Confederate Army

The military ground forces of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, fighting against the Union from 1861 to 1865.

Slaveowners

Individuals who owned slaves, historically engaging in the practice of slavery as a source of labor and economic gain.

Non-slaveholding

Refers to individuals, families, or regions that did not own slaves, especially significant in the context of the antebellum United States.

Confederacy's Advantages

During the American Civil War, the Confederacy had several perceived advantages, including military leadership, fighting on home territory, and the motivation to preserve their way of life, though these were not enough for victory.