What is a colony? A
a place that has certain traits in common with other places near it
B
a place where people can’t practice their religion freely
C
a place that’s settled by people inside their home country but does not follow the rules of that home country
D
a place that’s settled by people outside their home country and belongs to or is ruled by that home country

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 !