Question

3. What BEST explains President Lincoln's purpose in using emergency powers to suspend the right of habeas corpus?

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Habeas corpus is important because it gives people the right to challenge why they are being held in court, to see if their detainment is lawful or not. Lincoln was concerned that dissenters would interfere with the North's military operations, so to benefit the Union army, he suspended habeas corpus