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            English: United States map of 1861, show affiliation of states and territories regarding the Secession War (Civil War.) Legend:   States that seceded before April 15, 1861 
                States that seceded after April 15, 1861 
                Union states that permitted slavery 
                Union states that forbade slavery 
                Territories, unaffiliated 
             
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           23 February 2007 | 
          
          
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              A trace, retouch, and recolour of  Image:Secession Map of the United States, 1861.png by  User:Tomf688. | 
          
          
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            Júlio Reis | 
          
          
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