Answer: They were ruling families.
Explanation: Hope this helps. :))
The main reason why the border states did not secede in 1860-1862 was because they were concerned with the large amount of military coercion that was taking place in the South, and they felt that the South was ultimately unjustified in removing itself from the Union.
Answer:
Explanation: The meaning of freedom is to have your own rights, to have your own power to speak and say whatever you want without being put in prison for speaking against your ruler/government.