Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus. A person is imprisoned without charge. Copperheads. Northern Democrats who opposed the war and wanted peace. Martial Law. Ruled by Military Bill of Rights Suspended. Military Draft. All males 20-45 required to serve in the army - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus
•A person is imprisoned without charge
Copperheads
•Northern Democrats who opposed the war and wanted peace
Martial Law
• Ruled by Military• Bill of Rights Suspended
Military Draft
• All males 20-45 required to serve in the army• Exemptions: own 20+ slaves and pay $300,
and hire a substitute
War Strategy of Lincoln
• Slaves become property=contraband • Freed slaves can work in northern factories• Takes away from southern war effort
Emancipation Proclamation
• Freed slaves in rebelling states only• DID NOT FREE SLAVES in border states