Contrast the backgrounds, leadership styles, and effectiveness of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Although both men were born in Kentucky, Lincoln moved to the North and lived a meager agrarian life, while Davis moved to the South and enjoyed an aristocratic upbringing. As presidents, both men were accused of usurping political power and both men suffered stinging personal criticisms. Although Lincoln possessed great political skills, the personal characteristics of the two men were probably less important than the differences between the two regions. The northern social, economic, and political system proved more capable of meeting the war's demands.
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