Why didn't the border states join the confederacy? | History Matters | History Teacher Reacts
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History Matters @HistoryMatters discuses why border slave states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri ultimately remained in the Union because they were less economically dependent on slavery than the states of the Deep South, reducing their motivation to risk secession. President Lincoln pursued a strategic political approach to secure their loyalty, promising to protect slavery where it currently existed and appointing pro-Union officials. Critically, the Union used decisive force and political maneuvering to prevent secessionist movements: Lincoln imposed martial law in Maryland, Union forces drove out pro-Confederate governors in Missouri, and the Confederate invasion of Kentucky prompted the state's legislature to formally join the Union cause. Ultimately, the Confederacy's struggles and its restrictive centralized policies further eroded support for secession within the border states, ensuring they remained under Union control despite their initial mixed loyalties. Mr. Terry shares his thoughts!
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