<span>Lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus, or the right to be brought before a judge to tell what one is being charged with, in the border states during the beginning of the civil war in order to prevent them from seceding. He considered it necessary for the preservation of the union.</span>
<span>The reservationist group claimed to be in favor of the peace treaty, but only after including a series of reservations prior to ratification. The group sincerely favored the treaty, but wanted some modification to protect vital American interests. </span>I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!
Texas had extended full legal rights to former slaves.
