In the years prior to the Civil War, the South

Question

a
had become more urban than the North
b
was rich in manufacturing
c
had a sparse population compared to the North
d
had widespread education

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

c had a sparse population compared to the North

In the years prior to the Civil War, the South was primarily rural and had a lower population density compared to the more urbanized and industrialized North. The Southern economy was heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly on cash crops like cotton, and it had fewer manufacturing facilities compared to the North. Additionally, educational opportunities were more limited in the South.