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The division of the nation during the Sixties was not clearly defined. The Mason–Dixon Line did not mark the geographical dividing point, for no such thing actually existed. Sentiment on the great issues varied in Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and other states. Eastern Tennessee gave strong support to the Union during the war, and the Copperhead movement zigzagged throughout both North and South, confusing the public and bewildering the leaders.

With these thoughts in mind, presented on these pages are the flags of the 25 states that remained in the Union and those of the 11 that seceded. It should be noted that Nevada and West Virginia were added to the Union after the war had started.