They were persecuted for their faith in god
The War Powers Act was added onto the previous law known as the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This resolution granted the president the power to take any steps towards protecting the United States from attack. The War Powers Act later made it a law for the president to consult with congress within 48 hours of sending troops into a foreign conflict.
This is an example of checks and balances because it is intended to prevent giving the president total war power.
Possibly allies and they way they interacted with other countries, by trade etc. and strengthening their economy for war.
It is true that President Lincoln thought his speech was a failure.
