At the Beginning of the War, the Confederacy Benefited from Its

At the beginning of the war, the Confederacy benefited from its

A) loyal slaves, many of whom were recruited as soldiers.
B) friendly relations with European countries that gave money and supplies to the "new nation."
C) calm and reasonable leaders who created sympathy for "the cause" among Northern conservatives.
D) rural traditions of hunting and riding that prepared its population for military activities.
E) large numbers of factories.