What were the major issues that prisoners faced in Andersonville prison? Select the two that apply.

Question

A. Water was scarce and polluted.
B. Food supplies were inadequate so prisoners starved.
C. Prisoners rebelled and staged an uprising.
D. Prison overcrowding forced prisoners to be freed early.

Answer 1

The major issues that prisoners faced in Andersonville prison were:

A. Water was scarce and polluted.
B. Food supplies were inadequate so prisoners starved.

These conditions contributed to the high mortality rate and suffering experienced by the prisoners at Andersonville during the Civil War.