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Democrats who opposed the American Civil War and sought a negotiated peace with the Confederate States. They were called "Copperheads" because copper was seen as a symbol of treachery. The Copperheads were mainly concentrated in the Midwest and had significant political influence during the war.
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What led northern democrats called copperheads in protesting the war?
Clement L. Vallandigham.
Why did the republicans refer to peace democrats as Copperheads?
The Copperheads were a vocal group of Democrats in the North, The name Copperheads was given to them by their opponents, the Republicans, because of the copper liberty-head coins they wore as badges
Who are the whigs copperheads and the populists?
The Whigs, Copperheads, and Populists were all parties that collapsed. The Democrats were the only original party to last as new parties formed.
The Copperheads were supporters of the?
Neither the Union nor the war.
Which body part is referred to by the term nasal?
The body part that is referred to by the term "nasal" is the nose. This includes anything around, in, or near the nose like the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavities, etc.
Who were the northern democrats?
they were the copperheads
Who were northern democrats?
they were the copperheads
Who was the northern democract who favored the confederacy?
They were called Copperheads
What were northern democrat who opposed the war?
They were called Copperheads.
Where are the Northern Copperheads living?
sounthen parts of ct also
What were the peace seeking Civil War Northerners called?
They were referred to as Copperheads.
What was the nickname for the northern peace democrats who opposed Lincoln and the war?
copperheads
Who were the northern democrats who sympathized with the south?
No, because it was pro-slavery.
Northern democrates who favored making peace with the south were called?
Peace Democrats but there enemies called them copperheads
Who were the copperheads in the civil war?
copperheads were Northern supporters of the Confederacy
I led northern democrats called copperheads in protesting the war who am i?
Clement L.Vallandigham
Why were the Northern Peace Democrats called Copperheads during the US Civil War?
The Republicans called the Peace Democrats "Copperheads" because they were comparing them to venomous snakes.
