The southern states that seceded from the union in 1860–61 . formed the confederacy maintained their individual independence rejoined by 1864

False

Explanation:

The southern states that seceded from the union in 1860–61 . formed the confederacy maintained their individual independence rejoined at different dates. Below is a breakdown of when they rejoined the Union.

South Carolina - July 9, 1868

Mississippi - Feb. 23, 1870

Florida - June 25, 1868

Alabama- July 13, 1868

Georgia - July 15, 1870

Louisiana - July 9, 1868

Texas - March 30, 1870

Virginia - Jan. 26, 1870

Arkansas - June 22, 1868

North Carolina - July 4, 1868

Tennessee - July 24, 1866

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