Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.
  • piccolo@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    East Tennessee had for long had quarrels with the rest of the state. The culture and economic differences caused great strife between the regions. But it had railroads vital to connect VA with the rest of the south without going around the mountains.