Not all citizens in the South welcomed rapid industrialization. Those who resisted the changes subscribed to a belief in the “Lost Cause,” or the view that

A.
the South actually won the war but was cheated in the peace terms.

B.
the era before the war was better than the era after the war.

C.
people should reject newly introduced conveniences such as trains.

D.
creative writing endeavors could help people relive the past.

say the correct answer and explain why

Answer B. The view that the era before the war was better than the era after the war is the belief in the "Lost Cause." This belief was held by those who resisted the changes brought about by industrialization in the South.