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It was neutral at the beginning, and both sides competed for it. Kentucky was an important border state where slavery was legal. President Lincoln had tried in vain during the war to convince Kentucky slave owners to agree to a compensated and gradual reduction of slavery there, even with a time frame of two generations. Kentucky's slave owners kept their slaves until the Civil War ended and when the 13th Amendment was passed.
When the Confederates invaded, they carried many waggonloads of weapons and uniforms to equip the recruits they were hoping for, but very few volunteered. General Bragg felt that his invasion had failed and retreated into Tennessee.
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Was Kentucky and West Virginia Union States during the US Civil War.?
Kentucky technically was a neutral State in the US Civil War. West Virginia broke away from Virginia and became a Union State.
Border states in the US Civil War?
delware,Missouri,Kentucky,and Maryland
What side was Kentucky on in the US Civil War?
It was a border state and was said to be neutral.
What role did Mobile Alabama play in the US Civil War?
The role of Mobile, Alabama was a significant role in the US Civil War. The city passed several resolutions even passed a resolution to succeed from the Union.
What States decided to remain neutral during the US Civil War?
Technically, four so-called border States were neutral in the US Civil War. They were Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware.
Did any wars or battles occur in Kentucky?
During the US Civil War, the State of Kentucky was the site of several battles between the North and the South.
What was the role of government before and after the US Civil War?
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What was the role of Jefferson Davis during the US Civil War?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
What US Civil War Battle in Kentucky advanced the Union war effort?
The Battle of Middle Creek in Kentucky was an early Union victory. It gave the Union army a strategic base to invade Tennessee.
What was the outcome of the US Civil War Battle of Cynthiana?
The US Civil War Battle of Cynthiana was fought in Kentucky on June 11 and 12th in 1864. It was one of the last battles in Kentucky and the Union forces under General Burbridge were victorious.
What were the slave states in the US civil war?
At the beginning of the US Civil War Deleware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri and West Virginia used slave labor. Washing DC also had legal slavery. This was an embarrassing issue for President Lincoln.
What were the three border states during the US Civil War?
The three border states during the US Civil War were Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland. The were slave states but did not join the Confederacy. Delaware also had slaves and was not "on the border" between the North and the South
