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The most important border state during the civil war?

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Maryland was critical to the physical safety and protection of Washington, D.C.


Why was Maryland such an important border state during the civil war?

Maryland was an important border state because it surounded DC. If Maryland seeced DC would be surounded by southern states and Lincoln would have no chance.


Was Maryland union or confederate during the civil war?

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What state were border states in the civil war?

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What state was bordered by a union state a border state and a confederate state?

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Which border state was the most crucial to the physical safety and protection in Washington dc during the civil war?

Maryland


What state was the battle of Antietam in?

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What States were the southern border States?

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Maryland is technically a border state, but if you use the Mason-Dixon line as a dividing line, then consider Maryland as a Southern state.During the civil war, Maryland was an occupied state. Although it did not secede from the Union, about half the citizens supported the south.


Was Maryland an important border state?

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Why was Maryland a key to northern strategy?

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