Their refusal to do any type of military service.
I know at least two, which is voting and being on jury. You can just look up stuff about those two and then search for another! For example, if you're not on jury you literally can be charged for failing to do something that is government mandated, but voting isn't government mandated due to the democracy. if you do not vote, the government cannot charge you with anything. therefore, that is just a responsibility.
<span>Early European explorers to the Americas likely experienced emotions including awe at the vast "new" environment, amazement at meeting "others," the thrill of the unknown, concern for personal safety, desire for personal reward, and longing for their homeland and those left behind. Written and pictorial records attributed to Europeans provide the bulk of the records of these early travels. Impressions of natives as well as Native impressions of Europeans are frequently framed in the narratives of the explorers. Examination of these records indicates the cautious and curious nature of first encounters.</span>
Answer:
They were close to D.C
Explanation:
If these border states fell, the Cinfederates would have an open border of D.C. from Virignia and the border states and it wouk of made the effort of defending Washington D.C. much harder.