Multiple choice

In which year was Abraham Lincon elected the President of the United States?

  1. 1862

  2. 1860

  3. 1875

  4. 1855
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860 and took office in March 1861. The election of 1860 was highly contentious and directly led to the secession of Southern states and the Civil War. 1862 was during the Civil War, 1875 is after his assassination, and 1855 is too early.

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