The Second Confiscation Act of 1862 had authorized the government to seize and sell the property of supporters of the rebellion; however, President Johnson ruled that the law
A) applied only to wartime.
B) was unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment.
C) should be used only under the most extreme circumstances.
D) didn't apply, as the secretary of war did not have legal standing in land issue cases.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

President Johnson ruled that the Second Confiscation Act applied only to wartime, meaning it was not applicable after the Civil War had ended.

The Second Confiscation Act of 1862 Had Authorized the Government