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The Advantage Of Abraham Lincoln During The Civil War
In my opinion any obstacle or disadvantage can be turned into something good.
For example, Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president, who faced many challenges like growing up in poverty with no parents, Civil War, and abolishing slavery. He ultimately gave his life for this country and that made him a good person.
While living in poverty, at age 9 Abraham's mother died from a milk sickness. Her death caused problems for himself and his dad, Thomas Lincoln. Thomas later married
Sarah Bush, who was a widow. Abraham’s step mom, Sarah, motivated him to read and because of her motivation he went to school. Later he became a lawyer and politician.
In 1860 he was elected as president shortly there after the Civil War began.
Due to his presidency he

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