Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Civil War

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the Civil War at the end of 1862?

• A)Union troops had a definite edge in the East.
• B)Union troops had a definite edge in the West.
• C)After the decisive victories at Fredericksburg and Antietam,Union officers anticipated a quick end to the war.
• D)The war in the East was a virtual deadlock.
• E)The recruitment of black troops had given the North a huge advantage.

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