At the outset of the civil war, which statement is false?
a. the north had to deal with extended supply lines.
b. the south had a valuable export, cotton.
c. the south had a better rail system for the transportation of war materiel and personnel.
d. the south was more dependent on imports.
e. the north had more manufacturing.

c. The South had a better rail system for the transportation of war materiel and personnel.

Explanation:

The South had virtually almost no rail system, while the north had a extended rail system to use to transport their larger quantity of troops, supplies, and war materials.

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