Question

how did the confederate government begin to weaken enough that surrender was an option? (1 point)
○ texas confederates were attacked at their camp.
○ lee was surrounded by union cavalry at appomattox.
○ inflation was high and supplies were running low.
○ across the south, confederates began to lay down their arms.

Explanation:

To determine the reason for the Confederate government's weakening, we analyze each option:

• "Texas Confederates were attacked at their camp" is a specific local event, not a primary cause of the government's weakening.
• "Lee was surrounded by Union cavalry at Appomattox" was a key battle event but more about a military situation leading to surrender, not the government's weakening process.
• "Inflation was high and supplies were running low" directly impacts the Confederate government's ability to sustain the war, as economic strain and lack of resources weaken its capacity to govern and fight, making surrender a consideration.
• "Across the South, Confederates began to lay down their arms" is a result of the weakening, not the cause of the government's weakening.

Answer:

C. Inflation was high and supplies were running low.