In Lincoln's Attempts to Preserve the Union, He Did All

question 14

Multiple Choice

In Lincoln's attempts to preserve the Union, he did all of the following questionable actions as president EXCEPT

• A) proclaimed a blockade of the Southern ports.
• B) increased the size of the federal army.
• C) suspended the writ of habeas corpus.
• D) advanced federal funds to private citizens without authorization.
• E) refused to implement a draft, or conscription law, during the war.

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Definitions:

Blood Clotting Cascade

A series of biochemical events that lead to the formation of a blood clot, involving the activation of clotting factors and platelets.

Injured Tissues

Body tissues that have been damaged due to injury, leading to inflammation, pain, and sometimes loss of function.

Platelets

are small blood cells that play a crucial role in clotting, preventing excessive bleeding when blood vessels are injured.

Hematocrit

refers to the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a measure important in diagnosing and treating various conditions.