whta were the three most populous states in 1860? were they northern or southern states?

http://www.civilwarhome.com/population1860.htm

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To find the answer to your question, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to the website http://www.civilwarhome.com/population1860.htm which provides data on the population of states in 1860.
2. Look for the section that lists the population of each state in 1860.
3. Scan through the list and identify the three states with the highest populations.
4. Determine whether these states were located in the Northern or Southern region.

According to the given website, the three most populous states in 1860 were:

1. New York - Northern state
2. Pennsylvania - Northern state
3. Ohio - Northern state

All three of the most populous states in 1860 were located in the Northern region.