In his capacity as commander in chief, President Abraham Lincoln
A. argued it was essential that the laws of the Constitution be upheld during the war.
B. moved cautiously in asserting his war powers.
C. quickly called on Congress to enact a naval blockade of the South.
D. suspended the right of habeas corpus.
E. waited for Congress to declare war before dispatching troops to the South.
Answer: D
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Missionaries in India founded colleges that educated __________.
A. local women B. a local middle class C. the children of colonial administrators D. members of the elite classes
During the Clinton presidency, unemployment dropped below ____________________ percent
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 10% tax was known as a ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).