Abraham Lincoln's Leadership During the Civil War

What was the primary trigger for the American Civil War according to the passage?

• The issue of slavery

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The secession of Southern states

• The Battle of Bull Run

Who was appointed as the commander of Union troops after the Bull Run debacle?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Irvin McDowell

• George B. McClellan

• Robert E. Lee

What was Abraham Lincoln's primary goal during the Civil War?

• To abolish slavery

• To preserve the Union

• To expand westward

• To defeat the Confederacy

Which general's leadership was instrumental in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Union?

• George B. McClellan

• Irvin McDowell

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

How did Lincoln's approach to military strategy differ from his predecessors?

• He took a hands-on approach and frequently interacted with his generals

• He left all military decisions to his generals

• He focused solely on political strategies

• He avoided involvement in military matters