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What was significant ironic about the border states during the US Civil War?
Lincoln allowed slavery to continue there - so as not to drive those states into the arms of the Confederacy.
How were the border states addressed regarding slavery?
The border states had slavery during the entire US Civil War. US President Lincoln had attempted to negotiate with these states in terms of gradually reducing their slavery by compensation from the Federal government. He even allowed for two generations of time to pass in order to allow for adjustments in society. Despite the fact none of the border states joined the Confederacy, they refused Lincoln's offer and insisted on maintaining their slaves.
What were the states that allowed slavery but were still loyal to the union called?
The Border states, or the Buffer states.
Why was the Ohio River no longer the border of slave and free states?
Because Lincoln managed to keep Kentucky and Missouri in the Union - although they were still allowed to practise slavery.
What did President Lincoln say about slavery in the Border States?
Check in the history textbook, Lazy!
What was special about the border states in the civil war?
They were the slave-states that stayed loyal to the Union. Lincoln treated them tactfully, and allowed them to continue practising slavery during hostilities, for fear of driving them into the arms of the Confederacy.
What term refers to the four states that allowed slavery yet remained in the union when the confederacy was formed?
Border States.
What term reers to the four states that allowed slavery yet remained in the Union when the Confederacy was formed?
Border states or Buffer states
Why didnt the emancipation proclamation stop slavery?
Well Lincoln said all slaves in the SOUTH were free and northern border states still had slaves. and its not like it worked. Its like Mexico saying every Latino prisoner is free to go in the US the us wont listen Lincoln only used it for rebellion causes.
Did the border states have slaves?
Yes. These were the four slave-states of the Upper South that had voted to stay loyal. Lincoln did not want to upset powerful slave-owners in these states and drive them into the arms of the Confederacy, so he allowed slavery to continue there for the duration of the war. IMPROVEMENT The Border States had altogether 430 929 slaves.
What was the geographical importance of some slave states not joining the confederacy?
They were on the border between the two sections. Their choice of allegiance was crucial to the outcome of the war. That is why Lincoln allowed slavery to continue in those four states - for fear of driving them into the arms of the Confederacy.
What was Lincoln's attitude about slavery in the states?
Lincoln was against slavery.
