copperheads were Northern supporters of the Confederacy
Didn't like the way Lincoln was running it. Some of these people were called copperheads.
The Copperheads were a faction of Northern Democrats during the American Civil War who opposed the war and advocated for an immediate peace settlement with the Confederacy. They believed that continuing the conflict was detrimental to the nation and sought to negotiate an end to hostilities rather than pursue military victory. Their position was rooted in concerns over the war's impact on civil liberties and the economy, as well as a desire to preserve the Union through diplomacy rather than force.
Copperheads, a faction of Northern Democrats who opposed the Civil War, significantly impacted the war by promoting peace negotiations and criticizing the Lincoln administration's strategies. Their anti-war sentiment created divisions within the Democratic Party and weakened Northern resolve, leading to tensions in public opinion. Copperheads organized protests and called for an end to hostilities, which influenced some voters and politicians, ultimately complicating the Union's war efforts. Their activities highlighted the contentious political landscape in the North and underscored the challenges Lincoln faced in maintaining support for the war.
The Peace Democrats, later called the Copperheads. The leader was Clement L. Vallandigham.
It was the copperheads that believed in an immediate end to the US Civil War. These individuals were generally young southern colonists that worked as planters and lawyers. They typically were slaveholders themselves.
Anti-war Democrats
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The Copperheads were the anti-war Democrats.
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Anti-war Democrats ("Copperheads")
Copperheads (Anti-war Democrats)
They were referred to as Copperheads.
They were called Copperheads.
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Peace Democrats but there enemies called them copperheads
They were the anti-war branch of the Democratic party. If the Democrats had won the 1864 General Election, it is well possible that the Copperheads would have been able to call off the war.
Anti-war Democrats ('Copperheads')