Before His Presidential Nomination by the Republican Party in 1860

question 17

Multiple Choice

Before his presidential nomination by the Republican party in 1860, Abraham Lincoln had been

• A) a Jacksonian Democrat.
• B) a state legislator in Illinois.
• C) a United States congressman from Illinois.
• D) the vice-presidential candidate of the Republican party in 1856.
• E) a failed candidate for the United States Senate.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method has worked in the past, potentially limiting problem-solving abilities.

Accuracy

The degree to which a measurement or calculation reflects the true value or correct result.

Precision

The accuracy and specificity with which an action is performed or a measurement is taken.

Think Outside

It refers to the process of thinking beyond conventional boundaries or typical ways of thinking, promoting creativity and innovation.