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Which of the following is true of agriculture and food in the South during the Civil War? [Select all that apply.]

A. The South used its limited rail network to transport food rather than troops.
B. The Confederate commissary forced planters to sell their produce at low prices.
C. The South's inefficient transportation system led to many people going hungry.
D. Influential planters were unwilling to switch from valuable cash crops to more practical food crops.
E. People rioted over the lack of food during the war.



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Final answer:

The South utilized its limited rail network for food transport, causing hunger due to inefficient transportation, while influential planters prioritized cash crops over food crops.


Explanation:

The following statements are true:

  1. The South used its limited rail network to transport food rather than troops. Due to the focus on cash crops and disruptions caused by the war, food transport was prioritized.
  2. The South's inefficient transportation system led to many people going hungry. Limited transportation hindered food distribution, leading to widespread hunger.
  3. Influential planters were unwilling to switch from valuable cash crops to more practical food crops. The focus on cash crops instead of food production contributed to food scarcity.

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