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Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, often regarded as the least prepared man to be elected president, had a modest legislative background. A one-term congressman from Illinois, he transitioned from a prairie lawyer to a prominent corporate lobbyist for the Illinois Central Railroad. In the tumultuous 1860 election, Lincoln emerged as the Republican candidate amidst a divided Democratic party. His presidency was marked by the outbreak of the Civil War, which began shortly after his election. Tragically, Lincoln was assassinated just five days after General Lee's surrender, leaving a profound legacy.

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Abraham Lincoln

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  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. Legislative Experience • Lincoln must have been the least prepared man ever to be elected president of the United States. Lincoln was a 1-term congressman from Illinois, elected in 1846

  3. Business Experience • After serving in congress, Lincoln was a jobbing prairie lawyer then a railroad company lawyer and lobbyist. 1853-1860 he was corporate lawyer for Illinois Central RR

  4. 1860 Election • Lincoln relied on the Republican party. Democrats split and the Republican party elected Lincoln.

  5. The Civil War • Lincoln’s election precipitated the Civil War. 1861-1865. Lincoln was assassinated 5 days after Lee’s surrender.

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