Which of the Following Was Not One of the Reasons

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not one of the reasons why both the North and the South were unprepared for war?

• A) No one in either section had expected hostilities.
• B) Neither the North nor the South was in a position to levy taxes to finance the war.
• C) Northerners were uncertain about Lincoln's ability to lead the nation.
• D) The South had poor railroads and virtually no navy.
• E) The Union had only a small army, and one third of its officers had joined the Confederacy.

---

Definitions:

Consumer

An individual who purchases goods or services for personal use.

Drastically

Describing actions taken with extreme or significant impact, often implying a substantial change or effect.

Persuasion

The process of swaying an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or actions through the use of argument, logic, or enticement.

Impersonal

Lacking personal feeling or attachment; not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings.