The Southern cause was weakened bya. the concept of states' rights that the Confederacy professed.b. a president, Jefferson Davis, who catered to public opinion and did not work hard at his job.c. the failure of the Southern people to commit to the ideal of Southern independence.d. a lack of sound military leadership.e. the constant threat of slave rebellion.

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