Andersonville Prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prison (POW camp) in Georgia that was built to house a large number of Union prisoners concentrated in and around
Richmond, Virginia. Andersonville had no access to supplies. It was chosen because it was far inland
and was a safe distance from raids from the North. Andersonville Prison was the largest Confederate
prison and was known for its unhealthy conditions and high death rate of Union soldiers.
Choose all of the answers that apply.
Why did nearly 1/3 or all prisoners at Andersonville die?
There was a lack of shelter
Their drinking water was contaminated
They were often attacked by wild life.
The Confederacy couldn't afford to provide them with enough food.