Question

How did the Civil War influence the beginning of American realism?
a. Most soldiers came from the middle and lower classes, and Americans wanted to know more about them.
b. With the onset of industrial and scientific advances, Americans no longer believed in the supernatural.
c. With all of the death and destruction from the war, Americans wanted to escape into an ideal world.
d. Despite the industrial and scientific advances, Americans still believed in the supernatural.

Answer 1

"c. With all of the death and destruction from the war, Americans wanted to escape into an ideal world" is the best option, since America was devastated from the massive amounts of violence and wanted a "release".