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Treason or Loyal Opposition? The Copperheads and Dissent during the Civil War

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by MAMcIntosh

Were the Copperheads traitors or merely exercising the right to criticize the government? To what extent did federal power increase during the Civil War? By Rachel Rooney and Margaret Storey Introduction The following documents offer perspectives on the Northern wing of the Democratic Party, which opposed the Civil War. These Peace Democrats urged an immediate,[…]

Lincoln’s Critics: The Copperheads

Posted on March 21, 2019 by MAMcIntosh

Many Americans mistakenly believe that Abraham Lincoln enjoyed nearly universal support Many Americans mistakenly believe that Abraham Lincoln enjoyed nearly universal support during the Civil War. If they are aware of any opposition, it is in the form of the New York City Draft Riots in the summer of 1863. In fact, Lincoln had to[…]