Treason or Loyal Opposition? The Copperheads and Dissent during the Civil War
Were the Copperheads traitors or merely exercising the right to criticize the government? To what extent did federal power increase during the Civil War? Originally published by Newberry Digital Collections for the Classroom, 08.31.2017, Newberry Library, republished with permission for educational, non-commercial purposes. Introduction The following documents offer perspectives on the Northern wing of the[…]