Which of the following best describes the conditions faced by soldiers during the Civil War?

Question

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Improved military technology meant that most soldiers died instantly of battlefield wounds.
Poor conditions were made worse in that most soldiers
were young men under the age of 21.
Food was bad and scarce, but plentiful Southern
• cotton was used to make clothes and shelter appropriate to the seasons.
Prisoners of War on both sides were generally treated well and released soon after a battle.

Answer 1

The best description of the conditions faced by soldiers during the Civil War is:

Poor conditions were made worse in that most soldiers were young men under the age of 21.

This statement accurately reflects the youth of many soldiers and the challenging conditions they faced, including inadequate supplies, food shortages, and difficult living circumstances. The other options either exaggerate or misrepresent the realities of Civil War soldiers' experiences.