Which statement best describes how the Southern economy affected the Confederacy's ability to wage war? A. Because the Southern economy was strong and diverse, basic supplies became difficult for the Confederate army to find as the war went on. B. Because the Southern economy was based mostly around agriculture, basic supplies became difficult for the Confederate army to find as the war went on. C. Because the Southern economy was strong and diverse, the Confederate army had access to many kinds of goods and food throughout the war. D. Because the Southern economy was based mostly around agriculture , the Confederate army had access to many kinds of goods and food throughout the war.