“I think the only human alive in the USA in 1860 that would actually fight a war to keep states in IN the union was Lincoln.”
You’re saying there were no volunteers?
You’re saying State Militias and State Volunteer Infantry and Cavalry didn’t fight in the war?
He stated IN 1860.
And he stated FOR “Union”.
I think you would see hordes of people joining their state militia if we were faced with conflict and tyranny from fed gov. Many will not be a part of one now because it places you on a list. Many feds are moles in these organizations and would need to be flushed out.