Question

Of the choices provided, which proved to be MOST dangerous for prisoners in Andersonville Prison during the Civil War?

A) torture by Confederate guards
B) waterborne and airborne diseases
C) seasonal storms in south Georgia
D) being sent to fight for the South

Answer 1

Answer;

B. water borne and airborne diseases.

Step-by-step explanation;

Andersonville held more prisoners at any given time than any of the other Confederate military prisons.

More than 45,000 Union soldiers were sent to Andersonville during the 14 months of the prison's existence. Of these, 12,912 died from disease, malnutrition, overcrowding, or exposure.