12. What did Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware have in common during the Civil War? (5 points)
They all declared their neutrality during the war.
They were all slave states that had remained in the Union.
They were the first Confederate states to be captured by the Union army.
They freed their slaves before the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
I got B for this one
The correct answer is: They were all slave states that had remained in the Union.
To determine the answer to this question, we can look at the options provided and analyze the information given. Let's examine each option:
1. They all declared their neutrality during the war.
This option suggests that Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware all declared themselves neutral during the Civil War. Neutrality means that they did not align themselves with either the Union or Confederate forces. This option implies that these states did not officially support either side during the war.
2. They were all slave states that had remained in the Union.
According to this option, all four states - Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware - were slave states that remained part of the Union. While many southern states seceded to join the Confederacy, these states chose instead to remain loyal to the Union.
3. They were the first Confederate states to be captured by the Union army.
This option suggests that these four states were the first Confederate states to be captured by the Union army. However, this option is incorrect because none of these states were part of the Confederacy. Therefore, this option does not apply to them.
4. They freed their slaves before the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
This option suggests that these states freed their slaves before the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in September 1862, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate territories. However, it did not apply to states that remained in the Union or to regions that were already under Union control. Therefore, this option does not apply to these states either.
Analyzing the options, the correct answer is:
They were all slave states that had remained in the Union.
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware were all slave states during the Civil War that chose to stay loyal to the Union rather than join the Confederacy.