Question

Which of these actions did President Lincoln take at the beginning of the Civil War? (5 points)
Select one:
a. He declared martial law throughout the nation.
b. He imprisoned congressional representatives from the South.
c. He issued a declaration of war without the consent of Congress.
d. He used his emergency powers to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.

Answer 1

what do u think

Answer 2

I know its not C, since Lincoln said he didnt want conflict but would protect the Union no matter what.

Answer 3

tru

Answer 4

so what would it be?

Answer 5

its either A or D but leaning towards A

Answer 6

leaning towards A also

Answer 7

It is A, because habeas corpus is "a writ that is used to bring a party who has been criminally convicted in state court into federal court", according to Cornell' Law School's website (excuse my grammar). I am pretty sure Lincoln did not have anything to do with habeas corpus until the war had started.