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As the war progresses, President Lincoln will take special care to appease (keep happy) these five border states. Why do you think he was so careful to NOT make these 5 states angry?

The Five border states: Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland

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Had the border states seceded, the Union's resources would have been significantly reduced

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