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.

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Definitions:

Physical Conflict

A confrontation involving bodily force between individuals or groups.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, manifested either physically or verbally.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right or wrong in ethical situations, often involving complex thought and the consideration of ethical principles.

Electra Complex

A psychoanalytic theory suggesting a girl's psychological competition with her mother for her father’s affection.