the answer is C. rationing
The 5th Amendment is all about due process, self incrimination...
idk tbh i just learned this not so long ago but i hope this helped
Explanation: The Civil war started roughly a month after Lincoln was elected, if Lincoln would have freed the slaves he more than likely would not have been elected due to the demand of slave labor in the south. Also he may not have had enough time to get the word out if he did free them because there wasn't instant communication, so the war still would have gone on for a couple of months until the word got around through the mail if that makes sense. Hope this helped you!
Answer: A
Explanation 5 days after Robert surrendered