Question

What caused the deaths of about half of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War?

exposure

weapons

imprisonment

disease

Answer 1

The deaths of about half of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War were primarily caused by disease. Factors such as poor sanitation, limited medical knowledge, and inadequate nutrition contributed to the high mortality rate from illnesses like pneumonia, typhoid fever, and dysentery. While combat-related deaths were significant, disease was the leading cause of fatalities during the conflict.