What of his actions made him so pivotal and influential to the development, continuation and success of the United States?
2007-11-29 10:01:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
He kept the union together . . .
2007-11-29 10:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He went against everyone and everything to keep the Union together. He also freed the slaves. Yet another unpopular stance. His approval rating was amongst the lowest of US presidents.
2007-11-29 10:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He freed the slaves, won the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln is up there with J.F.K.
2007-11-29 10:21:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would not allow cessation of the South, freed the slaves, won the Civil War, just to name a few.
2007-11-29 10:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The winners of wars write the history books. By that point, anyone who disagrees has been ultimately silenced.
2007-11-29 10:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by freedom first 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he wouldve wanted to children to do their own research and study instead of asking other informed citizens on how to cheat on their homework.
2007-11-29 10:08:26 · answer #6 · answered by aCeRBic 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because he suspended habeas corpus?
2007-11-29 10:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he loved the black people and wanted them to be free... or so the story (myth) goes.
2007-11-29 11:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by 45andstillgoingstrong4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he freed the slaves...duh.what kind of f-u-c-k-e-d up nation would this be if slavery was still thriving?more pathetic than it is now that's for sure.
2007-11-29 10:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by berlytea 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋