Question

guided practice
what was the most common cause of death for soldiers serving in the civil war?
a. bullet wounds
b. bayonet wounds
c. amputation
d. disease

Explanation:

Historical records of the American Civil War show that unsanitary camp conditions, poor nutrition, and limited medical understanding led to far more soldier deaths from infectious diseases (like typhoid, pneumonia, and dysentery) than from combat-related injuries or procedures.

Answer:

D. disease