Why was Lincoln's proclamation of a blockade of Southern ports ...

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Why was Lincoln's proclamation of a blockade of Southern ports and the enlistment of 300,000 troops after the southern states seceded from the Union a departure from previous history?
 
  A) Because Lincoln acted without getting Congress's approval first
   B) Because Lincoln acted without the southern states' knowledge
   C) Because Lincoln officially declared war
   D) Because Lincoln vetoed Congress's attempt at peacemaking
   E) Because it was the first time the United States Navy was used for a blockade

Question 2

Civil servants
 
  A) are paid little compared to private sector employees.
   B) make up the minority of government employees.
   C) are appointed.
   D) are elected.
   E) make up the majority of government employees.

[livaneabi]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E

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Excellent

[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it