How did the Union and Confederate governments compare in their handling of dissent?
A) Because both governments originated from the same political tradition, they both viewed dissent the same way.
B) Abraham Lincoln was far less hesitant about imposing martial law and suspending the fundamental right of habeas corpus than was Jefferson Davis.
C) Compared with Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln had greater faith in democracy and therefore thought that dissent was a beneficial part of the political process.
D) Because of the Confederacy's belief in states' rights, dissent was expected and encouraged.
E) The Confederate government was prepared to act swiftly and harshly to stamp out dissent, which it equated with treason.
B
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