Question

What name was given to pro-peace Northerners during the Civil War? A. Rattlers B. Copperheads C. Wobblies D. Peaceniks Mark for review (Will be highlighted on the review page)

Answer 1

The answer is (B) Copperheads.

Copperheads were a part of the Democratic Party in the Union (during the Civil War) who opposed the war and wanted peace with the Confederates.

Answer 2

B. Copperheads is your answer.

Copperheads is a name of a snake, and the Northerners termed those who supported the south as "Copperheads". A well-known Copperhead is Vanderbilt, who was forced to run away to Canada because of his beliefs that the Confederacy is legal.

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