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The term 'northern states' can refer to the Union States during the Civil War or geographically to regions in North America like Alaska and Canada. The answer depends on historical or geographical context. ;
The 'northern states' generally refer to the Union States during the Civil War or can denote states in the northern U.S. today. Key northern states include New York, Pennsylvania, and many others depending on the context. Understanding this term requires distinguishing between historical and geographical interpretations.
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