Read this excerpt from a secondary source about abraham
lincoln
how does this source add to the reader's understanding of
lincoln?
lincoln joined a volunteer company in the black hawk war
in 1832. he served only three months in the war, and he
never saw battle. even so, lincoln considered this event to
be one of the greatest successes of his life. the men in his
company elected him captain, and lincoln was very proud
of yet humbled by their confidence in him.
it shows that he was frightened by battles and war.
it shows that he took his leadership roles seriously
it shows that he had only a few successes in his life.
it shows that he had too much confidence in himself