Question

after virginia seceded, the confederate government moved its capital from montgomery, alabama, to richmond, virginia. which of the following pieces of evidence would a confederate lawmaker who opposed moving the capital to virginia most likely bring up? richmond is closer to the union states and their armies than montgomery. richmond is in a state that has many more historical links to the u.s. founders than alabama does. richmond is in a state that can provide more people and resources than alabama. richmond is bigger and has more services for lawmakers than montgomery.

Explanation:

A lawmaker opposing the move would highlight a critical downside of Richmond over Montgomery. Proximity to Union armies creates immediate military vulnerability, which is a major practical and strategic risk for a capital during a war. The other options are either advantages of Richmond or irrelevant to opposing the relocation.

Answer:

Richmond is closer to the Union states and their armies than Montgomery.