As president, Abraham Lincoln thrived due to a rare combination of factors. Seen in retrospect as an endearing historical figure, Lincoln was nonetheless an aggressive politician. Which of the following was NOT one of the actions taken by Lincoln?

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All of the other options (A-D) are actions that Lincoln took during his presidency. However, Lincoln did not actively encourage a cooperative relationship between the executive and legislative branches -- rather, it was a result of the political landscape at the time, as Lincoln's political party (the Republicans) also held a majority in Congress. While Lincoln did work with and communicate with members of Congress, it was not a deliberate effort on his part to foster cooperation.

As President, Abraham Lincoln Thrived Due to a Rare Combination