Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Engle, Stephen D.
Abstract
Despite the beliefs of modern Americans, the people of the North did not unanimously support the Civil War. Instead, peace demonstrations and draft dodgers abounded, threatening to undermine public morale. The war confronted the people with a choice between peace and Union. When the war appeared to fail in its objective of restoring the Union the people more readily accepted the idea of a negotiated settlement, but victory restored morale and encouraged them to continue the fight. Ultimately, sentiment for Union overcame the desire for peace, so the North remained committed until it defeated the rebellion.
Extent
174 p.
Recommended Citation
Kearney, Kevin Lee, "For peace and union: Public opinion and antiwar sentiment in the Civil War North" (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1458.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1458
Identifier
FADT15693
Comments
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1999.|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters