Choose the statements that explain the disparity between the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War that gave the North an advantage. A More than 70 70% of railroads were located in the North providing a greater capacity to transport food troops, supplies, and other materials More than B Prior to the war many Southerners knew how to hunt and ride a horse, translating to a skilled cavalry. The North had a huge population, mostly through immigration that provided a potential source of manpower. D The South's plan was to fight a defensive war by bringing their southern enemy into their territory and exhausting them. E The economy of the North was based primarily on manufacturing, while the economy of the South was based on agriculture.

This question is asking for the statements that explain the advantages the North had over the South at the beginning of the Civil War. <br /><br />A. This statement is true. The North had a more developed railroad system, which allowed for faster and more efficient transportation of troops and supplies.<br /><br />B. This statement is not entirely accurate. While many Southerners did know how to hunt and ride a horse, this does not necessarily translate to a skilled cavalry. <br /><br />C. This statement is true. The North had a larger population, which provided a potential source of manpower.<br /><br />D. This statement is not entirely accurate. While the South did plan to fight a defensive war, this does not necessarily give them an advantage over the North.<br /><br />E. This statement is true. The North's economy was based primarily on manufacturing, while the South's economy was based on agriculture. This gave the North an advantage in terms of industrial production and the ability to supply their troops.