b) Opposing the war in the North

The main objective of the Copperheads during the Civil War was opposing the war in the North. This faction of Northern Democrats, led by figures like Clement Vallandigham, advocated for peace with the Confederacy. The Copperheads criticized President Lincoln’s war policies and were vocal in their opposition to the draft and emancipation. Their activities sparked significant political debate and controversy, reflecting the deep divisions and turmoil within the United States during the Civil War.