In an attempt to gain control of the situation in the United States during the Civil War, Lincoln suspended the writs of habeas corpus. Which of the following statements best describes what this means? a. Lincoln took away the Constitutional right to a speedy trial and jailed confederate supporters within the Union, indefinitely. b. Lincoln instated the draft and took away the choice to join the army. c. This was Lincoln’s attempt to cripple the south by barricading ports to prevent trade with foreign nations. d. This suspended the presidential elections, keeping President Lincoln in office until the Civil War was over.