History of North America

What position was Abraham Lincoln in the civil War?

Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States during the American Civil War, from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He was the leader of the Union forces and played a crucial role in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, and modernizing the American economy. Lincoln was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Union and led the country through the difficult years of the Civil War.