Which group of states remained in the Union despite being slave states?
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Correct answer: The Border States
Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri (and later West Virginia) were known as the Border States. Keeping them in the Union was a primary strategic goal for Lincoln, as they provided vital resources and a buffer zone.
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