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. waited for Congress to declare war before dispatching troops to the South.
D. increased the size of the army without the approval of Congress.
E. quickly called on Congress to enact a naval blockade of the South.
Answer: D
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