Asked by Stephanie Madrigal on May 05, 2024
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Which of the following is true of Jefferson Davis and his governing?
A) Although Davis had a poor prewar reputation as an orator, his speechmaking rose to new heights as the Confederacy's president.
B) His administration actually suffered from the Confederacy's lack of political parties.
C) He had Lincoln's common touch, but the lack of newspapers in the South reduced his ability to communicate it.
D) He strongly opposed centralizing authority in the Confederacy's Richmond government.
E) On more than one occasion, Davis, a West Point alumnus, led Confederate troops into battle.
Confederacy's Lack
The deficiencies or shortages experienced by the Confederate States during the American Civil War.
Political Parties
These are organized groups of people with similar political ideologies and goals, aiming to influence public policy and government by getting their candidates elected to office.
Jefferson Davis
The President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, from 1861 to 1865.
- Gain an insight into the effect of leadership attributes and administrative methods of significant individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis during the Civil War period.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an insight into the effect of leadership attributes and administrative methods of significant individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis during the Civil War period.
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