Presidency Lincoln

Lincoln’s main concern when he entered the presidency was how to maintain federal authority?

A)when many believed the federal government would soon dissolve.
B)without recognizing the Confederacy.
C)with an army that was splitting in half.
D)when Congress was controlled by the Democratic opposition.
E)without provoking war with the seceded states.

I would agree with all except E. He seemed to be pretty gleeful about making war on the seceded states.

Kevin Spacey on President Lincoln and the Arts

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