This man proposed dividing the United States into north, south, west, and Pacific areas in a speech criticizing the Republican Party entitled “The Great American Revolution.” For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this man who attempted to overthrow state governments to create a Northwestern Confederacy. This man was arrested under General Order No. 38.
ANSWER: Clement Vallandigham (“vuh-LAN-dig-um”) [accept Ex parte Vallandigham]
[10m] Vallandigham belonged to this faction of the Democrats, along with Alexander Long. This faction, named after a type of snake, pushed for an immediate peace during the American Civil War.
ANSWER: Copperheads [prompt on Peace Democrats]
[10e] Vallandigham was tried by a military tribunal led by this general, who issued General Order No. 38. This general led the failed “Mud March” at the Battle of Fredericksburg and lends his name to a type of facial hair.
ANSWER: Ambrose Burnside [or Ambrose Everett Burnside]
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