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_____ suspended habeas corpus and jailed people suspected of disloyalty, as well as expanded the size of the army and ordered blockades of southern ports without the consent of congress

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Correct answer is Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln assumed more powers than other presidents in history due to the circumstances that resulted from the Civil War. He suspended the right to an appearance in court and jailed people that were suspected to be disloyal. He also increased the size of the army


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