Marylnd was a slave state but it elected to remain part of the union. why was this decision so important ?

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Maryland was a key factor in the Union's battle over the Confederates, depending on whom they sided w/ could decide the victory. Thank you for posting your question here at . I hope the answer will help you. Feel free to ask more questions.

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answer: ensure protection from communism

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the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.