Question

What justification did Lincoln have for suspending habeas corpus during the Civil War?

A) He believed that southerners were committing crimes against slaves.
B) Lincoln suspended these rules because he felt it was necessary in order to put down the rebellion within the southern states.
C) Violent crimes against women and children increased during the Civil War, so Lincoln was forced to implement this extreme measure.
D) Lincoln was forced to use this tactic when the U.S. House of Representatives would not support the North's involvement in the Civil War.
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Answer 1

Explanation: Well, Lincoln did not respond directly to Taney's edict, but he did address the issue in his message to Congress that July. He justified the suspension through Article I, Section 9, of the Constitution, which specifies a suspension of the writ “when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.” So of course the answer is B). Lincoln suspended these rules because he felt it was necessary in order to put down the rebellion within the southern states. ❤️hope this helps❤️

Answer 2

Answer:B

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