How was the U.S. Civil War a significant factor in that country's future as a world power?

A. The Civil War increased the geographical size of the United States, and thus its world influence.

B. With slavery ended, the United States could at last join the community of civilized nations.

C. By keeping the nation united and large, the war ensured the future strength of the United States.

Question

How was the U.S. Civil War a significant factor in that country's future as a world power?
 	
A. The Civil War increased the geographical size of the United States, and thus its world influence.
	
B. With slavery ended, the United States could at last join the community of civilized nations.

C. By keeping the nation united and large, the war ensured the future strength of the United States.

paki · Answer

what you guess here about the answer...?

vera_ewing · Answer

I'm not sure.

paki · Answer

have a look here, then tell me... http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/152481.html

vera_ewing · Answer

I think it's C, but I'm not sure...

paki · Answer

agree with C, as per the web data...

vera_ewing · Answer

Actually, isn't it B?

paki · Answer

no