The United States Sanitary Commission was a civilian organization that focused on:
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Correct answer: Improving hygiene and medical care in Union military camps
Staffed largely by female volunteers, the commission provided bandages, clothing, and food. Their efforts significantly reduced the death rate from disease, which killed more soldiers than actual combat did.
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