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Which slave holding state surrounded the Union capital of Washington DC with land?
The border state of Maryland remained in the Union during the US Civil War and was a slave holding state. Washington DC is surrounded by Maryland and by the Potomac River.
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The union capital was surrounded by land held by this slave holding state?
Since the French were out numbered by the US because they had France and Spain to help im thinking the French I don't know if this answer is wrong or right im only in 5th grade and I just started learning about the Civil war :P
Why was Maryland warlike?
It was warlike because the union capital Washington D.C would have been totally surrounded by enemy states.
What is the union capital?
In the US civil war, the union meant the United States and its capital remained in Washington, DC.
What border state's loyalty to the Union was critical to keeping Washington D.C. from being surrounded by the Confederacy?
Maryland's loyalty to the Union was critical in preventing Washington D.C. from being surrounded by the Confederacy. Its geographical location, bordering the nation's capital, meant that if Maryland had seceded, the Confederacy could have effectively encircled Washington. The Union's control over Maryland allowed for vital supply lines and troop movements, ensuring the safety and security of the capital during the Civil War.
What is the capital of the union state?
The capital of the Union States was Washington D.C.
What city is the capital of the union?
Washington D.C.Washington,D.C.
What slave hold states surrounded the union capital?
Maryland
Why didn't Maryland secede from the Union?
The people of Maryland had a long tradition of slave-holding and ties to the south. They wanted to secede from the Union, but President Lincoln would not allow it. Maryland surrounded the capital of the US on three sides and if they seceded, the capital would have to secede also.
Where was the capital of the union?
washington,d.c.
Why was Maryland important to the union in the civil war?
The Capital of the US- Washington DC, is SOUTH of Maryland. If Maryland became part of the Confederacy, the US Capital would be surrounded by the Confederate States. And THAT would be rather awkward.
Where were the union and confederate capitals?
The Union capital was Washington D.C. and the Confederate capital was Richmond, Virgina.
Where is the union capital during the civil war on a map?
The union capital stayed in Washington, DC.
