Asked by brenda Delatorre on May 01, 2024

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Which of the following border states remained loyal to the Union?

A) Maryland
B) Tennessee
C) Arkansas
D) Virginia

Border States

During the American Civil War, the slave states that did not secede from the Union, including Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri.

Maryland

A state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for its significant historical sites, diverse landscapes, and being home to the Chesapeake Bay.

Tennessee

A U.S. state located in the southeastern region, known for its significant contributions to American music, specifically country, blues, and rock and roll.

  • Determine the strengths of the North and the South at the start of the Civil War.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Maryland remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War, despite being a slave state with significant Confederate sympathies, due to strategic importance, federal intervention, and political maneuvering.