Question

A shortage of what would have devastating consequences for the south during the civil war?
Roads
Canals
Rivers
Railroads ?
I think all would be a consequence I have went back and looked it mentions canals and railroads?

Answer 1

Were there canals and railroads in the South in the 1860s? There cannot be a shortage of something if it's not there in the first place.

Answer 2

railroads