Asked by gabrielle thrasher on Jun 27, 2024
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Which statement is true about civil liberties during the Civil War?
A) Lincoln was careful to protect all forms of civil liberties.
B) The courts prevented the Lincoln administration from restricting civil liberties.
C) Lincoln allowed those accused of "disloyal activities" to be held without charge.
D) Dissenting newspaper editors, ordinary citizens, and Democratic politicians were free to criticize the war effort without penalty.
E) In Ex parte Milligan, the Supreme Court required that all civilians be tried in military tribunals during the war.
Civil Liberties
Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law from governmental interference or restriction, including freedom of speech, assembly, religion, and the right to privacy.
Disloyal Activities
Actions or behaviors that are considered unfaithful or treasonous to one's country or organization.
Ex Parte Milligan
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 1866 that ruled it unconstitutional to subject civilians to military trial in areas where civilian courts were still operating.
- Identify the judicial precedents and issues related to civil rights that emerged during and as a result of the Civil War.
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Breanna PursellJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lincoln allowed the suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War, permitting the arrest and detention without trial of individuals deemed to be engaging in disloyal activities. This action was a significant restriction of civil liberties during the conflict.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the judicial precedents and issues related to civil rights that emerged during and as a result of the Civil War.