Question

Andersonville Prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prison (POW camp) in Georgia that was built to house a large number of Union prisoners concentrated in and around Richmond, Virginia. Andersonville had no access to supplies. It was chosen because it was far inland and was a safe distance from raids from the North. Andersonville Prison was the largest Confederate prison and was known for its unhealthy conditions and high death rate of Union soldiers.

What is an ironic conclusion that can be drawn about Andersonville Prison?
Responses
A The Confederacy could not afford to move the prisoners so they left them to die.The Confederacy could not afford to move the prisoners so they left them to die.
B The Confederacy was hoping to win the war by refusing to exchange any prisoners.The Confederacy was hoping to win the war by refusing to exchange any prisoners.
C The Confederacy was planning on using the prison to keep POWs from returning to the war and continuing the fighting.The Confederacy was planning on using the prison to keep POWs from returning to the war and continuing the fighting.
D The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners.

Answer 1

D

Irony: the Confederacy was able to move large numbers of prisoners hundreds of miles to a remote, safe location but lacked the supplies to feed and house them, resulting in widespread death.