Question

Why was it important that the border state, Maryland, remained in the union?

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Maryland leaving the Union would mean that Washington D.C. would be surrounded by Confederate territory.

Explanation:

Option A is not correct as Kentucky and Missouri for example were much larger.

C is correct because if they have lost Maryland, Washington will be at reach of Confederate troops, and that would meant that president and government will have to leave it.

D is not correct as there is no reason to conclude that this would have happen.