1. Were Lincoln’s actions justified?
During Lincoln's presidency, he was criticized for taking "extra-constitutional measures” but I think Lincoln’s actions were a reflection of his beliefs in a president’s responsibility to protect. To protect not only from foreign threats, but from domestic ones as well. America had never experienced a domestic rebellion of this size, or one that was creating as much havoc. This caused Lincoln to believe that he had no choice but to exercise his executive power on a much broader scope. He needed to take all measures in order to ensure the safety of the Union.
2. Are principles such as civil liberties subject to different treatment during times of national crisis such as war?
Civil liberties are
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During Lincoln's presidency, he was criticized for taking "extra-constitutional measures” but I think Lincoln’s actions were a reflection of his beliefs in a president’s responsibility to protect. To protect not only from foreign threats, but from domestic ones as well. America had never experienced a domestic rebellion of this size, or one that was creating as much havoc. This caused Lincoln to believe that he had no choice but to exercise his executive power on a much broader scope. He needed to take all measures in order to ensure the safety of the Union.
2. Are principles such as civil liberties subject to different treatment during times of national crisis such as war?
Civil liberties are
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