Question

multiple-choice question
which of the following was an advantage davis had during the u.s. civil war?
international recognition and support
experienced military leadership
strong centralized government
dependable supply chains

Explanation:

To determine the advantage Jefferson Davis (leader of the Confederacy) had during the U.S. Civil War:

• "International recognition and support": The Confederacy sought but never fully gained widespread international recognition/support (e.g., major powers like Britain/France didn't formally recognize it).
• "Experienced military leadership": The Confederacy had many experienced military leaders (e.g., Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson) from pre - war U.S. military service, which was a key advantage.
• "Strong centralized government": The Confederacy struggled with states' rights issues, so a strong centralized government was not an advantage.
• "Dependable supply chains": The Confederacy had issues with supply (e.g., lack of industrial capacity, transportation challenges), so this was not an advantage.

Answer:

B. Experienced military leadership