Mini-Quiz: Failures of Abraham Lincoln (1800s)

1. How did Lincoln show his potential as a young man?

   By convincing others he was older than he lookedSorry, not correct. Try another button. By being elected to office while only in his 20sThat is correct. You are a student of History. By continuing on after being defeated in everything he triedGood try, but not right. Select another answer.

2. What was a reason Lincoln did not get elected to Congress the first time?

   It was a political agreement that Whigs would take turns in the positionCorrect. You know about Lincoln. It failed to show up at various campaign meetingsSorry, not correct. Try another button. Many Whigs did not like his looks and refused to vote for an outsiderOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. What is truly inspiring about Lincoln's life?

   He was a complete failure even if he was elected to be presidentOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. It shows that even a tall, skinny man can be elected to public officeGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He got involved and worked his way up to become presidentThat is correct. You are a student of History.

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