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