Abraham Lincoln has been viewed alternately as a hero of the Union or a tyrant who abused his power. This debate stems in part from Lincolnâs actions regarding civil liberties. Lincoln authorized the suspension of habeas corpus and the military arrest of civilians in his efforts to preserve the Union and prosecute the Civil War. These actions specifically impacted the residents in the Border States of Maryland and Missouri. Not only are Lincolnâs actions a reflection of his personal constitutional philosophy, the subsequent reaction by citizens reveals the popular constitutionalism of the people impacted by the policies. An analysis of the citizen reactions to Lincolnâs civil liberty policies further explores the relationship of dissent and loyalty during wartime.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NCSU/oai:NCSU:etd-03222010-125907 |
| Date | 22 April 2010 |
| Creators | Martin, Elizabeth Mae-Carr |
| Contributors | Mandana Limbert, Holly Brewer, Susanna Lee |
| Publisher | NCSU |
| Source Sets | North Carolina State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-03222010-125907/ |
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