PSCI 3322 Lecture 16: Oct 1, 2016
17 Oct 2016
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Lincoln declares a blockade without the declaration of war from congress: he does not want to declare because it means that the union is recognizing the. Confederate, which allows england and france to recognize the confederate and provide them aid. The blockade is seen illegal, which is a significant military strategy. The removal of it would lead to defeat. It is not necessary that there be declaration of war or a congressional recognition of hostilities. War clearly exists and the independence of the rebelling state does not have to be acknowledged: war clearly exists. There is no need for declaration of war to know war exists. President may act as commander in chief. President has the power to respond to war and insurrection: president has power to respond to war and insurrection and so he has power to declare a blockade. Congress approved retroactively: congress ultimately approved the blockade.
