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.
The Civil War influence the beginning of American realism by Americans wanting to escape into an ideal world especially with all of the death and destruction from the war. They wanted to put an end to romanticism and the sentimental tradition that is associated with most women writers.
