Given the significant population disparity between the South (approximately 9 million) and the North (approximately 22 million), the most logical strategy for the South would be to fight a defensive war and wait for the North to tire of fighting. This approach would allow the South to leverage its home territory advantages, prolong the conflict, and potentially diminish the North's resolve to continue the war given the higher costs and casualties of a prolonged engagement. An offensive strategy would likely overextend Southern resources and manpower, making a defensive strategy more viable given their population disadvantage.
7 of 117 of 11 Items Question The South had a population of approximately 9 million people compared to the North’s population of approximately 22 million people. Based on this, which strategy made the most sense for the South? (1 point) Responses fight an offensive war and try to force an early end to fighting fight an offensive war and try to force an early end to fighting - no response given fight an offensive war and take control of Northern factories fight an offensive war and take control of Northern factories - no response given fight a defensive war and wait for the North to tire of fighting fight a defensive war and wait for the North to tire of fighting - no response given fight a defensive war and use European soldiers for additional support
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