During the Months Preceding the Election of 1864, Abraham Lincoln

question 21

Multiple Choice

During the months preceding the election of 1864, Abraham Lincoln ______________________.

• A) feared that war-weariness among Northerners would lead to his defeat
• B) considered jailing several Democratic leaders until the election was over
• C) attempted to win the Democratic nomination as well as the Republican nomination
• D) devoted himself to electing Republicans to Congress because he felt certain he would be re-elected

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Definitions:

Spinotrapezius

A back muscle that assists in moving the scapula for the lifting of the arm.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of food by raising the lower jaw towards the upper jaw.

Elevate Mandible

Elevating the mandible refers to the action of lifting or closing the lower jaw, a movement primarily facilitated by the masseter and temporalis muscles.

Mylohyoid

A muscle beneath the chin that plays a role in elevating the floor of the mouth during swallowing.