Question

How do you think the location of the Union slave states affected their decision not to secede?

Answer 1

Answer:

Four Slave States Stay in the Union

Despite their acceptance of slavery, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri did not join the Confederacy. Although divided in their loyalties, a combination of political maneuvering and Union military pressure kept these states from seceding.

Explanation:

I was just searching so I'm not sure if that's right ... just correct if it's wrong

Answer 2

Because they were thriving off slavery in the south