{answer now} which accurately describes the south's strengths at the beginning of the civil war? a) the south produced almost all of the food crops in the united states. b) the south's well-established government gave it a distinct advantage. c) the south had numerous experienced military officers to lead its army. d) the south's superior railroads gave it a distinct advantage.

The correct answer here is C. The South had many officers who were expertly trained and attended the prestigious West Point military academy. But even though it had many excellent officers they did not really have great generals except general Lee. The North had much better generals like Ulysses S. Grant, and general McArthur. The union also had bigger army and it was financially stronger as well.