Voices of Dissent: Nickajack's Civil War Struggles

This chapter examines the anti-war sentiments of Nickajack residents during the Civil War, who resisted conscription into the Confederate Army while staying loyal to the Union. It contrasts their failed statehood attempts with the successful secession of West Virginia and discusses the broader historical context of forming new governments in exile. The narrative also explores the cultural and economic disparities between the citizens of Franklin and the elites of North Carolina, highlighting the roots of populism in the region.