jan 3, 1861 - Border States Remain in the Union

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Some slave states remained in the Union due to loyalty. No new technology was involved. The outcome of this was the Union keeping control over large population centers and infrastructure in these border states. This event impacted the outcome of the Civil War as it allowed the North to take advantage of the benefits of these states, as well as prevent the Confederacy from taking these valuable places, such as railroads. This event was important as the border states provided valuable assets for the North and prevented the South from gaining control of them.

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