Why does Lincoln get the top spot? Because he was the best president that we have had. Without him America might not be how it is today.
Lincoln was president during the time of the south wanting to secede. Lincoln had to preserve the United States. This was not going to be an easy task. The country was split almost evenly on different subjects and because of this it was difficult to keep people happy. Without Lincoln the U.S. might not have been made up the same as it is today.
Another reason that he is the best is because he cared about the country. He wasn’t your average politician who was just in it for the money or to help out friends and what not. He wanted what was best for this country and wasn’t afraid to put his foot down. He stopped the south from staying the confederacy and forced the north into a war with the south, but it was for the better of the country.
Also, a good point to bring up is about slavery. Lincoln didn’t even plan on freeing the slaves when he became president. Once he did though, it moved our country forward a tremendous amount. Think about where we would be today if we still had slavery. Lincoln really was the first President to do anything for civil rights.
He was the most hated president at the time, but when we look back at it we can only really admire him. In the end he ended up dying for his choices about America. His legacy will live on forever.
Kenzie Wagner
Lincoln was president during the time of the south wanting to secede. Lincoln had to preserve the United States. This was not going to be an easy task. The country was split almost evenly on different subjects and because of this it was difficult to keep people happy. Without Lincoln the U.S. might not have been made up the same as it is today.
Another reason that he is the best is because he cared about the country. He wasn’t your average politician who was just in it for the money or to help out friends and what not. He wanted what was best for this country and wasn’t afraid to put his foot down. He stopped the south from staying the confederacy and forced the north into a war with the south, but it was for the better of the country.
Also, a good point to bring up is about slavery. Lincoln didn’t even plan on freeing the slaves when he became president. Once he did though, it moved our country forward a tremendous amount. Think about where we would be today if we still had slavery. Lincoln really was the first President to do anything for civil rights.
He was the most hated president at the time, but when we look back at it we can only really admire him. In the end he ended up dying for his choices about America. His legacy will live on forever.
Kenzie Wagner