As Leader of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis

question 33

Multiple Choice

As leader of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis

• A) enjoyed real personal popularity despite the South's loss.
• B) was a poor administrator.
• C) developed a good relationship with his congress.
• D) effectively articulated southern ideals.
• E) defied rather than followed southern public opinion and his congress on several key issues regarding conduct of the Civil War.

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Leadership Setting

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Personalized Power Motive

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Socialized Power Motive

The drive to achieve influence or control for the greater good or benefit of the group, rather than for personal gain.

High Standing

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