During the Civil War, some accused Lincoln of ignoring the Constitution when he OA.
restricted free speech
O B.
ordered a naval blockade of the South
OC.
rejected the legality of secession
OD.
chose a Democratic running mate (Andrew Johnson) in 1864

A) restricted free speech

Explanation:

He basically allowed army to arrest people he considered "disloyal" and essentially suspended the  the writ of habeas corpus

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