Among the Confederacy's advantages during the Civil War was

A) that its rail network was more advanced than the Union's.
B) its large size, which made it more difficult for the Union to conquer.
C) that the Lower South had long had significant manufacturing facilities.
D) that its military-aged white male population was slightly larger than the Union's.
E) that so many of its men volunteered to fight that it never resorted to a draft.

Confederacy's Advantages

During the American Civil War, the Confederacy had several perceived advantages, including military leadership, fighting on home territory, and the motivation to preserve their way of life, though these were not enough for victory.

Rail Network

An interconnected system of railways designed for the movement of trains to transport goods and people over long and short distances.

Military-aged

A term used to describe individuals, typically males, who fall within the age range considered eligible for military service based on a country's laws or policies.