USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lincoln’s democratic leadership style was successful, as he was the kind of person who always motivates others and made them have faith in whatever he believed. Lincoln always respected other opinions and always included his deputy ideas and strategies in decision making.

Detailed explanation-2: -The debates consisted of Douglas accusing Lincoln of being an abolitionist while Lincoln accused Douglas of wanting to nationalize slavery. These main topics were reflective of the major issues that the country was facing at a national level with both sides battling for what they thought would better the Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lincoln’s legacy is based on his momentous achievements: he successfully waged a political struggle and civil war that preserved the Union, ended slavery, and created the possibility of civil and social freedom for African-Americans.

Detailed explanation-4: -He shows he’s autocratic because he was able to free enslaved men with his power. He’s is also able to show he is democratic because each law he passes, including the Emancipation Proclamation, must have a majority rule in the other houses.