To what extent was Abraham Lincoln's conduct of the war an ...

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Question 1

Deng Xiaoping replaced the slogan Serve the People with the slogan Create wealth for the people.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

To what extent was Abraham Lincoln's conduct of the war an exercise in political management?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[dreamfighter72]

Answer 1

True

Answer 2

Students should recognize the competing demands placed upon Lincoln. Lincoln's task was to keep loyal elements working together. If he pushed too hard against slavery, he risked antagonizing Democrats, whose support he needed. On the other hand, radicals grew increasingly frustrated over Lincoln's reluctance to attack southern institutions. Most students will note the role of political generals whom Lincoln appointed to keep key constituencies happy. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was itself a political document that appealed to key groups while angering others.