What states remained in the Union and what states joined the Confederacy?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for information about which states were part of the Union and which states joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War. It involves recognizing the historical context and significance of these states' affiliations.
Answer
Confederate States: SC, MS, FL, AL, GA, LA, TX, VA, AR, NC, TN. Union States included: ME, NY, NH, DE, KY, MD, MO.
The states that joined the Confederacy were: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The states that remained in the Union included Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and others from the North.
Answer for screen readers
The states that joined the Confederacy were: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The states that remained in the Union included Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and others from the North.
More Information
During the Civil War, some states were deeply divided. For example, West Virginia split from Virginia to join the Union. Maryland was a key border state with divided loyalties.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the border states that allowed slavery but stayed in the Union with states that joined the Confederacy.
Sources
- Confederate States of America - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- 1861 | Time Line of the Civil War | Articles and Essays - loc.gov
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