Copperhead – Brewminate

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

Posted on August 5, 2019February 14, 2021 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? 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[…]

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[…]