Question

Why was it so important for Abraham Lincoln to keep the border states neutral?

Group of answer choices

they would help the south if they joined

they were close to Washington DC

they had lots of supplies

all are true

Answer 1

They were close to D.C

Step-by-step explanation:

If these border states fell, the Cinfederates would have an open border of D.C. from Virignia and the border states and it wouk of made the effort of defending Washington D.C. much harder.