alleryStart learning →Which description fits the Civil War's loyal border states?
AFree states that remained in the Union
BFree states that joined the Confederacy
CSlave states that joined the Confederacy
DSlave states that remained in the Union
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Slave states that remained in the Union
Loyal border states retained slavery but did not secede from the Union.
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