What all-star state joined the confederate states after the fighting started

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939

according to worldatlas.com, the u.s. has an 86% literacy rate.