Civil War Dissidence in Ohio
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Battle of Fort Fizzle
The Battle of Fort Fizzle was an uprising in Holmes County to protect local residents from federal officials sent to Ohio to enforce the Conscription Act during the Civil War.
Ambrose Burnside
Ambrose Burnside was an important military leader for the North during the American Civil War.
Civil War Anti-War Protests
Like some residents of other Northern states, numerous Ohioans strenuously objected to the American Civil War. Various reasons existed for the reluctance of these Ohioans and their fellow Northerners to support the Union.
Conscription Act
In 1863, the United States government implemented the Conscription Act, which was also known as the Enrollment Act.
Copperheads
Copperheads or Peace Democrats were people who opposed the North's attempts to reunite the nation during the American Civil War.
Samuel S. Cox
Samuel S. Cox was a prominent nineteenth century Ohio journalist and political leader.
General Order No. 38
In April 1863, General Ambrose Burnside, commander of the Department of Ohio, issued General Order No. 38.
Samuel Medary
Samuel Medary was a nineteenth century Ohio journalist and political leader.
Peace Democrats
Copperheads or Peace Democrats were people who opposed the North's attempts to reunite the nation during the American Civil War.
George Pendleton
George Pendleton was a prominent nineteenth century Ohio political leader who strongly supported federal civil service reform.
Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was the nickname of the Order of American Knights. Members of this organization resided primarily in Northern and states during the American Civil War and opposed the Union war effort.
Clement Vallandigham
Clement Vallandigham was a leader of the Ohio Democratic Party and an opponent of the American Civil War.
Burnside, Ambrose (1)
Burnside, Ambrose (2)
Burnside, Ambrose (3)
Burnside, Ambrose (4)
Cox, Samuel
Medary, Samuel
Pendleton, George H. (2)
Pendleton, George H. (1)
Rosecrans, William S.(1)
Vallandigham, Clement (1)
Vallandigham, Clement (2)
