The Civil War was a transformative period for American governance, marked by the expansion of presidential powers under Abraham Lincoln and the strengthening of the federal government's role in the economy. It also saw the Confederate South's ironic shift towards centralization. Post-war, the Reconstruction Amendments reshaped the Constitution, enhancing civil rights and setting the stage for a more active national government.
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President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus in certain areas to suppress opposition during the Civil War
President Lincoln initiated a blockade against Southern ports without a formal declaration of war by Congress during the Civil War
President Lincoln's actions, such as the Emancipation Proclamation, were debated for their constitutional legitimacy during the Civil War
The National Banking Acts of 1863 and 1864 created a uniform national currency and a network of nationally chartered banks to finance the war effort and stabilize the economy
The Legal Tender Act of 1862 authorized the issuance of paper currency, known as "greenbacks," to provide the federal government with necessary funds for the war effort
The measures taken during the Civil War, such as increased tariffs and the first federal income tax, marked a departure from the previous laissez-faire approach to economic governance
The Confederate government enacted policies, such as conscription and government regulation of industry, that mirrored those in the North during the Civil War
Despite its initial commitment to states' rights, the Confederate government found it necessary to centralize its powers to conduct the war effectively
The Confederacy's shift towards centralization contradicted the very principles for which the Southern states had seceded during the Civil War
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments significantly altered the Constitution, expanding the rights of individuals and the power of the federal government to protect those rights during Reconstruction
Reconstruction also saw the beginning of federal involvement in civil rights, education, and infrastructure, setting the stage for a more active national government
The Civil War had a profound and enduring impact on the structure and function of the American government, with enhanced federal powers and a precedent for federal intervention in states' affairs
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During the ______, President ______ Lincoln expanded executive power to address the secession of Southern states.
Civil War
Abraham
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The ______ Proclamation, one of Lincoln's controversial acts, was eventually supported by Congress and the judiciary as a necessary ______ measure.
Emancipation
wartime
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National Banking Acts purpose
Established uniform currency and nationally chartered banks to finance war and stabilize economy.
