As First Lady during the Civil War, she was criticized as a traitor by many because she had Southern roots. Worst of all, she had many family members fighting for the South. Obviously, her husband Abraham supported the North. She was, however, always a supporter of emancipation. It seemed that her family was divided on this very important issue at the time. What would you do and how would you feel if members of your family supported the opposing army?
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