? President Lincoln's suspension and disregard of several important civil liberties during the Civil War
A. was overridden by a protesting Congress.
B. included the suspension of habeas corpus.
C. led to the arrest of several critical newspaper editors.
D. was allowed by Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court to continue after the war.
E. was defended by him as necessary to save the Union.
Answer:
B. included the suspension of habeas corpus.
C. led to the arrest of several critical newspaper editors.
E. was defended by him as necessary to save the Union.
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