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why were northerners who opposed the war called copperheads?
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Ms. Sue
They were considered copperheads, poisonous snakes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copperheads_(politics)
13 years ago
EmilyMay
Thanks!
13 years ago
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
13 years ago

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