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 listed were actions taken by Lincoln during his presidency. While Lincoln did face some opposition from Congress, he did strive to maintain a cooperative relationship between the executive and legislative branches. This was evident in his frequent consultations with members of Congress and his efforts to work with them to pass important legislation such as the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

As President, Abraham Lincoln Thrived Due to a Rare Combination