History & Civics
(i) Identify the personality.
(ii) Why is he considered one of the greatest Presidents of USA?
(iii) Do you agree with the definition of democracy as given by him?
Answer
(i) The personality is Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.
(ii) He is considered one of the greatest Presidents because he led the nation during the Civil War, abolished slavery, preserved the Union, and served with dedication and devotion. His leadership and vision helped heal the divisions in the country.
(iii) Yes. Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as a government “of the people, by the people, for the people.” This emphasizes popular sovereignty, accountability, and equality, which are the core principles of a true democracy.
Related Questions
Describe the three main causes of the Civil War.
What were the main results of the Civil War?
Assertion (A): The Civil War broke out between the Northern and Southern States of the USA in 1961.
Reason (R): The prevalence of slavery was a controversial issue.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A): The Civil War cost more American lives than any other war in history.
Reason (R): The Civil War was fought between the industrialised northern states and the agricultural southern states of America.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.