Which of the following describes a major similarity in the way domestic politics affected the war efforts of both the North and the South during the Civil War?
A. Each side greatly restricted the voting rights of its citizens to ensure certain political outcomes.
B. Each side faced violent opposition from groups that resisted wartime policies.
C. Each side failed to maintain strict federal control over its independent states.
D. Each side was politically divided over the issues of slavery and rights for African Americans.