The “physical and spiritual cost to the men and women and children” who were bearing the burden of america’s industrial achievements was featured in the inaugural address of president a. taft. c. roosevelt. b. wilson. d. cleveland.

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !