-How could this table justify Horace Greeley's 1861 statement that "Jeff Davis and Co. will be swinging from the battlements at Washington at least by the 4th of July"?
A) The table emphasizes the Northern belief that its soldiers were fighting to preserve the Union and uphold the Constitution.
B) The table reveals that the North did not need Confederate cotton to survive.
C) The table suggests that the disparities between the North and South would lead to a quick Union victory.
D) The table shows that the Confederate government under Jefferson Davis was unorganized and divided.

Question

-How could this table justify Horace Greeley's 1861 statement that "Jeff Davis and Co. will be swinging from the battlements at Washington at least by the 4th of July"?
A) The table emphasizes the Northern belief that its soldiers were fighting to preserve the Union and uphold the Constitution. 
B) The table reveals that the North did not need Confederate cotton to survive. 
C) The table suggests that the disparities between the North and South would lead to a quick Union victory. 
D) The table shows that the Confederate government under Jefferson Davis was unorganized and divided.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The table likely highlighted the significant advantages the North had over the South in terms of resources, manpower, or industrial capacity, suggesting that these disparities would lead to a quick Union victory, which aligns with Greeley's optimistic prediction.

-How Could This Table Justify Horace Greeley's 1861 Statement That