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What was the main cause of death for those who died during the Civil War?

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A. The majority of those who died in the Civil War were hanged for treason. B. The majority of those who died in the Civil War were killed in action. C. The majority of those who died in the Civil War died as a result of disease and infection. D. read more

AnswerThe leading cause of death in the Civil War was actually diarrhea, due to the complications of diseases contracted from wounds, and their gruesome, and deplorable living conditions. Answer Men who died of diseases caused by living conditions commonly had dysentery, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, pneumonia, malaria, small pox or measles. read more

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