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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus

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

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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus

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  1. Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus

  2. A person is imprisoned without charge

  3. Copperheads

  4. Northern Democrats who opposed the war and wanted peace

  5. Martial Law

  6. Ruled by Military • Bill of Rights Suspended

  7. Military Draft

  8. All males 20-45 required to serve in the army • Exemptions: own 20+ slaves and pay $300, and hire a substitute

  9. War Strategy of Lincoln

  10. Slaves become property=contraband • Freed slaves can work in northern factories • Takes away from southern war effort

  11. Emancipation Proclamation

  12. Freed slaves in rebelling states only • DID NOT FREE SLAVES in border states

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