Re: Secessionists still alive in the American political landscape
In 1861, it was widely believed that, of course, states had the right to secede. So when the South sought to form a better government for itself, the North killed hundreds of thousands to subjugate the South.
It makes you wonder if modern day Copperheads will get thrown in jail for telling the story of whichever state tries to secede in the media.
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On May 1, 1863, former Congressman Vallandigham declared that the war was being fought not to save the Union but to free the blacks and enslave Southern whites. The Army then arrested him for declaring sympathy for the enemy.
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