Question

Which statement BEST describes the importance of the "border states"?

Answer 1

States that allowed slavery but were loyal to the union. 

Answer 2

The answer is C) States that allowed slavery but were loyal to the union.

The answer is C) because....

...The statement that BEST describes the importance of the "border states" is states that allowed slavery but were loyal to the Union. Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland and Delaware had slaves but did not secede. Since they were southern sympathizers in these states Lincoln had to take stronger control during the war