Why did Border States remain loyal to the Union?

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Why did Border States remain loyal to the Union?



-they were neutral
-feared that they may be thrown into jail
-if Union were to attack the South, the border states would be the first ones to be attacked if they were part of Confederates
-Lincoln suspended habeas corpus in Maryland
-Kentucky- very important border state, because it would lead to the domino effect if they secede

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