Which statement offers the best comparison between the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War? • The South had more factories than the North.
• The South produced more food than the North.
• The North had fewer people than the South.
a The North had a longer coastline than the South

B would be the only correct answer

Explanation:

With the production of cotton, wheat, and tobacco, and ranching, the South had rich soil, which was perfect for farming and ranching, which in turn made more food, clothes, and other necessities for the Southern troops.

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