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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
How did the Mexican-American War contribute to the rise of Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln served as a general in the war and gained valuable military experience that later helped him as president
Lincoln used the war as a platform to campaign for the presidency and gained support for his anti-slavery stance
Lincoln opposed the war and his vocal criticism of the conflict helped to increase his national profile and support
Lincoln negotiated the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that ended the war and gained recognition for his diplomatic skills
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