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We must remember, Secession was voted down by Tennesseans until, armed forced was indicated, by Lincoln.
If Kangaroo is correct - It wouldn't compare to what took place in - Kentucky,Maryland,etc
State Of Maryland
Legislative Resolution
Whereas, The war against the Confederate States is unconstitutional and repugnant to civilization, and will result in a bloody and shameful overthrow of our institutions; and whilst recognizing the obligations of Maryland to the Union, we sympathize with the South in the struggle for their rights-for the sake of humanity, we are for peace and reconciliation, and solemnly protest against this war, and will take no part in it:-- Resolved, That Maryland implores the President, in the name of God, to cease this unholy war, at least until Congress assembles; that Maryland desires and consents to the recognition of the independence of the Confederate States. The military occupation of Maryland is unconstitutional, and she protests against it, though the violent interference with transit of Federal is discountenanced; that the vindication of her rights be left to time and reason, and that a convention, under existing circumstances, is inexpedient.
Dude, as far as the opinion of “Mr Lincoln” held by most Marylanders west of South Mountain, don’t *even* go there.
People always wonder *why* MD has voted Dem since then.
Mr Lincoln was why.
It’s only been recently that ultra-conservative western Marylanders have figured out that the Dems are now fascist bastards and have begun to vote for the “party of Lincoln”.
My ancestors [and all others who lived in the area] were “monitored” by the federal troops garrisoned at Ft Frederick, lest they “rise up and rebel”.
Being but poor dirt and rock farmers, not a single one of them ever owned a slave, let alone condoned slavery yet they were treated roughly as potential “threats”.
Down through the generations, they have never forgotten this.
If you think this hyperbole, look up the lyrics to our state song.
[*if* they haven’t completely “sanitized” them, yet]