Question

how did the union benefit from holding maryland? a. maryland had a well-trained militia and officers b. maryland had more railroads than any other state at the time c. the confederate capital was bordered by union territory d. the union capital was not surrounded by hostile territory

Answer 1

D.) the union capital was not surrounded by hostile territory

Step-by-step explanation:

Maryland was a slave state which never left the Union. Along with Kentucky, Missouri, Delaware, and West Virginia, it became known as a border state. Maryland was unique because of its location. Washington, D.C., was bordered on one side by Virginia. On the other three sides, it was bordered by Maryland. Virginia seceded in 1861. If Maryland had followed, the Union capital would have been surrounded by Confederate states.

Answer 2

The Union benefited from holding Maryland because D) the Union capital was not surrounded by hostile territory.