-Source: William Newman, “Final Issue of the War— the Longest Purse Wins,” Frank Leslie’s Budget of Fun, 1864

Question

The ideas expressed through the image reveal that in 1864, which of the following was most true of the Civil War?

(1 points)
Responses

The Confederacy’s agricultural trade gave them more foreign allies than the Union.
The Confederacy’s agricultural trade gave them more foreign allies than the Union.

The Union had a significant economic advantage over the Confederate states.
The Union had a significant economic advantage over the Confederate states.

The Union struggled to match the Confederacy’s greater manpower during the war.
The Union struggled to match the Confederacy’s greater manpower during the war.

The Union evenly matched the Confederate States in terms of resources.

Answer 1

Based on the context provided from the source, the most accurate statement regarding the Civil War in 1864 is:

The Union had a significant economic advantage over the Confederate states.

This aligns with the general understanding that the Union had a stronger industrial base, more resources, and greater financial stability compared to the Confederacy during the Civil War.