4th Qtr. EXRA CREDIT

Extra Credit Option
Read the Smithsonian article "Lincoln as Commander in Chief".

Then...
TYPE a one paragraph (6-8 sentences long) summary of the article.

Then answer the following questions (in thorough, complete sentences):
What was Lincoln's relationship with his military generals like?
What were Lincoln's strengths as a president with no combat experience?
What were Lincoln's weaknesses as a president with no combat experience?
In what ways was Lincoln responsible for shaping national policy during war times?

(Take a look at the pictures too!)