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my teacher like gave me the emancipation proclamation and asked: did lincoln's appeal to "military necessity" justify an act of questionable consitutionality?"
I do not understand what this is asking...please help me. thank you so much
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did lincoln's appeal to "military necessity" justify an act of questionable consitutionality?"
When Lincoln issued the Emancipation Declaration, he did so as Commander-in-Chief of the military. He claimed that his action was proper because it was necessary in the conduct of the war. However, the Constitution did not give a President the power to free the slaves.
Do you think Lincoln's violation of the Constitution was right? Or do you think that the war and freedom for slaves was for the larger good?
Check this site for more information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation
The question is asking whether Lincoln's appeal to "military necessity" justified an act that may have been questionable in terms of its constitutionality. In order to answer this question, it is important to understand the context of the Emancipation Proclamation and Lincoln's reasoning behind it.
When Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, he did so as the Commander-in-Chief of the military during the American Civil War. The Proclamation declared that all slaves in Confederate territory were to be set free. Lincoln justified this action by claiming it was necessary for the conduct of the war. He believed that by freeing the slaves, he could weaken the Confederate economy and undermine their war efforts.
However, the Constitution did not explicitly give the President the power to free the slaves. The Constitution protected the institution of slavery, and any attempt to abolish it would require a constitutional amendment. By issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln was making an unprecedented decision to exercise his executive authority in a way that expanded his powers beyond what was explicitly granted by the Constitution.
The question of whether Lincoln's violation of the Constitution was justified ultimately depends on one's perspective. Some argue that Lincoln's actions were necessary for the greater good. The war was about more than just preserving the Union; it was also a conflict to end slavery and secure equality for all citizens. Lincoln saw the Emancipation Proclamation as a means to weaken the Confederacy and ultimately bring an end to slavery.
Others may argue that Lincoln's actions were unconstitutional and that he overstepped his executive authority. They may believe that even in times of war, the Constitution should be upheld and that any changes to it should be made through the proper amendment process.
To form your own opinion on this matter, I would suggest conducting further research and reading different perspectives on the topic. The provided Wikipedia link on the Emancipation Proclamation can be a good starting point for gaining more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the context in which it was issued.