During the months preceding the election of 1864, Abraham Lincoln
a. feared that war-weariness among northerners would lead to his defeat.
b. considered jailing several Democratic leaders until the election was over.
c. attempted to win the Democratic nomination as well as the Republican nomination.
d. devoted himself to electing Republicans to Congress because he felt certain he would be re-elected.
a
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A. enactment of a progressive income tax B. shorter working hours and safer working conditions C. restrictions on the sale and consumption of liquor D. ridding the cities of political bosses
The ________ in music gained enormous popularity among poor and working-class African Americans in large cities
A) jazz scene B) hip hop movement C) turntablist movement D) black arts movement
The material assets of the North during the Civil War
A) became effective only in the long run. B) immediately placed the South at a disadvantage. C) offset the greater supply of manpower in the South. D) allowed the North to wage a defensive war.
What gamble does Washington take to save his men from small pox?
What will be an ideal response?