Question

How did the Confederate government begin to weaken enough that surrender was an option? (1 point

Across the South, Confederates began to lay down their arms.

Lee was surrounded by Union cavalry at Appomattox.

Texas Confederates were attacked at their camp.

Inflation was high and supplies were running low.

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Answer 1

Inflation was high and supplies were running low.

(Severe shortages and economic collapse eroded Confederate ability to fight and govern, making surrender increasingly likely.)