Lincoln, later revered as the Great Emancipator, ironically infringed on the civil liberties of northerners during the Civil War-specifically by
A. suspending the writ of habeas corpus in specified areas in the North and at times in the entire North.
B. defying the Supreme Court's order to free those imprisoned without being charged.
C. recommending postponement of the presidential election due to be held in 1864.
D. suspending the writ of habeas corpus in areas still in rebellion in the South.
Answer: A
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