Question

Why was Lincoln unable to get a position in President Zachary Taylor's administration?

Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.

Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.

Taylor only wanted people living in Southern states.

The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.

Answer 1

he had spoken against the Mexican war

Answer 2

Question:

Which sentence best explains Lincoln’s wartime decisions?

Answer:

But it was a position predicated on Lincoln’s belief that the maintenance of the Union was the key to all other political goods.

Explanation:

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