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That’s funny since Missourians fought nearly 3:1 for the union and less than 5% were slave owners. Also Missouri had a star on both flags as the state was a middle ground for the war.(only the union star was by vote. there was never a motion passed to join the CSA) The overwhelming majority of the state was pro union but there were southern sympathizers (the minority). As was the case with Border States they had a split in population and saw the majority of battles. In fact Missouri wished to remain neutral and pro union in order to avoid the war altogether. That attitude lasted through 2 governors and remained until there was no other choice and at that time, for now the 3rd straight time MO sided with the union. There was no overwhelming sympathy to the CSA. The overwhelming majority wanted neutrality. As for Jefferson City being taken, that was by Lincolns hand in order to force enrolment of troops into service. Not because of a proposed vote of succession. Those that were greatly upset left and formed a new leadership government in southern MO, which by the way had no ruling power what so ever. That was the group recognized by the CSA. No doubt in an attempt to gather as much support as possible. In other words Manhattan it carried about as much weight as me appointing you my governor and leader of my New York and soon to be Iowa of the Fro daddy union of awesomeness.I'm aware, but most local governments in Missouri issued ordinances of secession at the outbreak of war. The population was overwhelmingly sympathetic to the CSA. The state never officially seceded because the state capital was taken over by the USA before a vote could be organized. In turn, the CSA "claimed" Missouri as their territory. There is a star on the National Flag of the Confederacy for Missouri.Just an FYI, Missouri was never in the Confederacy. It was a union state. Just a little help for when you take american history 101![]()
and congrats on making your pick.
Just a little help for when you take American History 102.![]()
By your 200 and 300 level classes you will really know your stuff

btw as a history buff who was born and raised in MO i know my state. THere was nothing more interesting to me than the history of our country and my home state.

Again congrats on making your college choice.
and boom goes the dynamite... :lol:
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