Question

What is an ironic conclusion that can be drawn about Andersonville Prison? A) The Confederacy could not afford to move the prisoners so they left them to die. B) The Confederacy was hoping to win the war by refusing to exchange any prisoners. C) The Confederacy was planning on using the prison to keep POWs from returning to the war and continuing the fighting. D) The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners.

Answer 1

D) The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners.

Explanation: The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners. Critics have wondered how they could afford to build the camp and move the prisoners, yet couldn't afford tents, buildings, or food for the POWs.