The South had a population of approximately 9 million people compared to the North’s population of approximately 22 million people. Based on this, which strategy made the most sense for the South?

(1 point)
Responses

A: fight an offensive war and try to force an early end to fighting

B: fight an offensive war and take control of Northern factories

C: fight a defensive war and wait for the North to tire of fighting

D: fight a defensive war and use European soldiers for additional support

C: fight a defensive war and wait for the North to tire of fighting