As President, Abraham Lincoln Thrived Due to a Rare Combination

question 70

Multiple Choice

As president, Abraham Lincoln thrived due to a rare combination of factors. Seen in retrospect as an endearing historical figure, Lincoln was nonetheless an aggressive politician. Which of the following was NOT one of the actions taken by Lincoln?

• A) He suspended the writ of habeas corpus.
• B) He spent U.S. Treasury funds without approval of Congress.
• C) He ordered a military blockade of southern ports while Congress was in recess.
• D) He ordered the states to provide 75,000 soldiers for battle.
• E) He encouraged and nurtured a cooperative relationship between the executive and legislative branches.

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