Question

The issue of secession was argued prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. Which area of Tennessee attempted to create an independent state in the Union in order to avoid secession?

A. most counties in East Tennessee
B. all of the counties in Middle Tennessee
C. most of the counties in Western Tennessee

Answer 1

I think the answer is A. Most counties in Eastern Tennessee 

Answer 2

A. Most counties in East Tennessee tried to create independent state in the Union. :)