What advantage did the Confederates have during the war?

1. They had more money for supplies.
2. They had a more advanced navy
3. They knew the Southern countryside better.
4. They created African American militias.

1 answer

The advantage that the Confederates had during the war was primarily related to their knowledge of the Southern countryside. Therefore, the correct answer is:

3. They knew the Southern countryside better.

This geographical familiarity provided the Confederates with strategic advantages in terms of troop movements, supply routes, and local support. The other options listed do not accurately reflect the advantages held by the Confederacy during the Civil War.