It wasn't legal under British law, but once we won our war for independence, we changed the paradigm.
Here is a definition for the word "paradigm" for you.
Lincoln changed it back to King George's theory on government, (perpetual allegiance) and away from "Natural Law". (consent of the governed.)
It wasn't legal under any law.
...but once we won our war for independence, we changed the paradigm.
So what you're saying now is that rebellion is now universally accepted as a legal act? And that the process of trying to suppress the rebellion is the crime? Who knew?
Lincoln changed it back to King George's theory on government, (perpetual allegiance) and away from "Natural Law". (consent of the governed.)
LOL! Of course he did.