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At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, pro-Union sentiment was strong in western Virginia, eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina primarily because
A
Confederate troops had committed atrocities to terrorize state representatives from these regions into voting for secession
B
these regions had more trade with the North than did other regions in the South
C
these regions were more industrialized than other regions of the South
D
there were relatively few slaves or large plantations in these regions
E
Lincoln had promised not to send federal troops into these regions


Sagot :

The pro-Union sentiment was strong in western Vir.ginia, eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina because there were relatively few slaves or large plantations in these regions.

What is pro-Union sentiment?

The pro-Union sentiment relates to the Union part during the American civil war.

The Unionism was very strong in the Vir.ginia's western counties which had close economic ties to Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Hence, the pro-Union sentiment was strong in these region because there were relatively few slaves or large plantations in these regions.

Therefore, the Option D is correct.

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