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• Exemptions: own 20+ slaves and pay $300,

and hire a substitute

War Strategy of Lincoln

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

Emancipation Proclamation

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