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In his 1864 reelection, he polled 55% of the popular vote and carried 22 of 25 states in the electoral vote, amassing 212 electoral votes to McClellan's 21. Of the Union soldiers who voted in the election, 78% voted for Lincoln. He was most unpopular with Democrats, particularly Democrat newspaper editors in the Northern states. Source: The New York Times
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∙ 11y agoBecause he did not seem to be winning the war, and the casualties never stopped mounting.
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Did Abraham Lincoln ever fight in the war?
No not really but he was a commander for the Civil War
Civil War leader wrote and delivered an address at Gettysburg that has been admired ever since as one of the best speeches in the English language?
Abraham Lincoln
What were President Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments during the US Civil War?
President Lincoln had very important accomplishments in the American Civil War. He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation was a Proclamation issued by Lincoln freeing slaves in those territories still in rebellion, like the South. Emancipation means- freeing someone from control of another. He also wrote the Gettysburg address. (Four Score and Seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all mean are created equal.) which actually was his least favorite but probably most popular speech ever given by Abraham Lincoln. He also brought into being the Department of Agriculture and the Homestead Act. He established the nations first conscription acts as well.
4 famous events during the civil war?
1. The Battle of Gettysburg, which marked the farthest advance north of the Confederate Army.2. The Battle of Shiloh, likely the bloodiest battle ever fought in North America.3. The Emancipation Proclamation.4. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Did Sweden ever have a civil war?
No.
Did Abraham Lincoln ever fight in the war?
No not really but he was a commander for the Civil War
Was Lincoln ever in the navy?
No, Lincoln was not in the navy. He served in the army during the Blackhawk War.
Which side during the US Civil War enjoyed the advantage of a powerful chief?
The Union - with Lincoln, the most talented President the Americans ever had. Jefferson Davis was out of his depth from the start.
What is an example of how US President Lincoln changed his policy concerning the so-called presidential prerogative?
During the the Mexican war, congressman Abraham Lincoln challenged the presidential prerogative of US President Polk during the Mexican War. Ironically, it was the same Abraham Lincoln that gave the US presidency greater power of war and peace than ever before in his policies during the US Civil War.
What people said about Abraham Lincoln during his presidency?
Most residents agree that Lincoln was one of the best Presidents ever.
Civil War leader wrote and delivered an address at Gettysburg that has been admired ever since as one of the best speeches in the English language?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the first sniper rifle ever built?
At least during the Civil War.
What can you learn from Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was one of the hardest working presidents ever. He was going through a rough time as a president during the Civil War Era. Two of his sons died at an early age, one while he was president. He started from a poor farm boy who couldn't read to the President of the United States. We could learn so much from Abraham Lincoln.
Was there ever a movement either during or after the Civil War to reunite Virginia and West Virginia?
NO
Has US ever faced Civil War?
Yes, during the years 1861-1865.
What role or position did Abraham Lincoln hold during the civil war?
President Lincoln played very imprtant roles in the American Civil War. First off, he favored the Union (North) which was against slavery. He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation was a Proclamationissued by Lincoln freeing slaves in those territories still in rebellion, like the South. Emancipation means- freeing someone from control of another. He also wrote the Gettysburg address. (Four Score and Seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent, a new nation, concived in Liberty and dedicated to the propisition that all mean are created equal.) which actually was his least favorite but probably most popular speech ever given by Abraham Lincoln. So as you can see, President Lincoln played large parts in the Civil War, and in Abolishing Slavery.
Did Abraham Lincoln fought for the confederancy or union?
Abraham Lincoln was the Union preisidendt he became presidnt and was re-elceted then assassanated.Are you kidding me who ever wrote this is wrong, he was totaly apart of the union! :D
