Abstract
This is an essay with two purposes. It is an exercise in using evidence to make a point. This is also a comparison of the leadership styles Abraham Lincoln, American president, and Jefferson Davis, Confederate president. Briefly, why was Lincoln more successful. This paper argues that he had superior political skills, based on his background in a tougher political environment.

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C20838 Compare and Contrast: Abraham Lincoln versus Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln was a superior politician to Jefferson Davis. The industrial and population disparity between both sides may have made it impossible for the South to win the American Civil War. However, Lincoln's superior political ability was a definite advantage to the North. The two men had surprisingly similar backgrounds, being born 100 miles apart in Kentucky, less than a year apart, both the sons of struggling farmers. Davis' family, however, moved to Mississippi. By the time he went

Tags:lincoln, davis, leadership

Abstract
The paper describes Jefferson Davis' background and his positions as U.S. senator, Congressman and President of the Confederacy. The paper looks at a work he authored and goes on to depict how Davis was captured and imprisoned after the surrender of General Lee. The paper discusses his last years and his funeral and provides a quote from a tribute by a Reverend Gallaher.

Outline:
Introduction
Davis: Senator, Congressman and Confederate President
Davis: The Author
Davis: The Surrender
Davis: The Last Years

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"Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808 in Kentucky in Todd County, formerly Christian County, Kentucky. Davis was educated at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky and attended the U.S. Military Academy graduating in 1828. David fought in the Mexican War at Monterrey and Buena Visa and was wounded. David retired from the army in 1835 due to health problems. In the same year Jefferson Davis married Miss Sallie Taylor whose father was Zachary Taylor however, Sally died only three months following their wedding. (Alward, nd) After Sallie died, David purchased a cotton plantation complete with slaves working the field and was a successful plantation cotton farmer. In 1845, David married again, this time to Miss Varina Howell. (Alward, nd) Davis was both a devoted father and husband."

Tags:Confederacy, slavery, Mississippi

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This paper offers an in-depth examination of Jefferson Davis's success as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce and as a Senator from Mississippi, protecting slavery. It considers the question of why such a successful politician was a failure as President of the Confederacy. The paper examines a few of his failings as Confederate President, such as the concerns of small farmers and mismanagement of the Confederate Army.

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"Jefferson Davis has been viewed historically as both a hero for state's rights and a villain for his role as the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. Prior to the Civil War, Davis attended West Point and served as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. Davis also served a term in the Senate during which he opposed secession and attempted to consolidate a position on states rights that preserved the union. Following his resignation from the Senate after Mississippi's secession, Jefferson Davis served as President of the Confederate States of America, his primary role being the administration of the Confederate Army. Perhaps the most interesting thing we can learn about Jefferson Davis is how he was able to be successful as Secretary of War and Senator, but failed as President of the Confederacy. Of course, Jefferson Davis' duties as President of the Confederacy differed greatly from his prior responsibilities, and unfortunately, he simply lacked the capacity to effectively manage the embattled Confederate government."

Tags:civil, kkk, lincoln

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The paper aims to understand the motivations for a man as educated, successful and as concerned with individual freedoms as Davis, to defend slavery and become what many see as a traitor to the country. The paper looks at his early years, his education, his time in the Army, his plantation that used slave labor, his duties as Secretary of War and his opposition to the abolitionist movement.

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"Prior to Southern secession Davis had many accomplishments and was viewed as a great Politician with a long career ahead of him. Many of his colleagues observed that "no man gave up more than Mr. Davis, because for several years he had been growing in favor with powerful elements [even] in the Free States, and, but for the exasperating quarrel of 1860, he would have been selected as the Presidential candidate of his party" (Hattaway XV). Having never held aspirations of office from the start, Davis was more of a reluctant politician, however, "in the antebellum South a gentleman was expected to participate in politics as a social duty" (Eaton 47). As a Southern gentleman and plantation owner it was the socially expected thing to do. Davis stated that "...political activism was his duty: "Man is not born for himself alone, or for his family only...rather, and especially in this land of self government, no one has the right to wholly withdraw himself from connection with public affairs" (Hattaway 8). Whether he wanted it or not, Davis was to be involved.
"Davis had attended West Point and served successfully as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. Davis also served a term in the Senate during which he opposed secession and attempted to consolidate a position on states rights that preserved the union. He held out hope as long as he could. It wasn't till his home state of Mississippi had withdrawn from the Union that he finally acknowledged defeat. Davis always stated proudly, "I, sir, am an American citizen and the United States is my country." and so difficult was the day he gave his resignation and farewell speech before Congress, that Davis sincerely told friends "this is the saddest day of my life" (Cooper 9)."

Tags:Civil, War, South, plantation, abolitionists

Abstract
Discusses their leadership styles. Contends that President Lincoln was a superior leader. Lincoln's possession of traits and qualities needed for success in a crisis such as the American Civil War; a statesman with a clear goal. Jefferson lacking some critical characteristics and attributes, in spite of his intellect and skill as a tactician.

From the Paper
"The Leadership Styles of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis

Introduction
During the upheaval of the American Civil War, the Union and the Confederacy were lead by two very different men, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. History, it is generally recognized, tends to regard winners in any contest as superior to those who lose the contest. Such a valuation is, more often than not, based on sound and substantial evidence. In the case of Lincoln and Davis, this report will demonstrate that the former was a superior leader possessed of many of the traits and qualities needed for success in a crisis, while the latter (though a remarkable intellect and tactician) lacked some critical characteristics and attributes which could have improved his performance if not the outcome of the War."

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"This paper will compare and contrast the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. During the American Civil War, Lincoln served as president of the United States, and Davis served as president of the Southern Confederate States. Over the course of the war, Lincoln proved himself to be the better president. This was not simply because the Union won the war, but also because Lincoln was more capable of leading his government and his people. Davis' failures as a leader were partially due to circumstances beyond his control. For example, the war effort in the South was complicated by economic problems, the lack of support from other nations, and the fact that the North had greater military strength. However, it can also be seen that Davis had weaknesses in his personality as well as in his role as a public figure. Specifically, Davis's pride and arrogance ..."

Abstract
This paper explores the writings of John Brown, Jefferson Davis, Fredrick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln and James Townsley as they relate to the slavery debate. Based on the book titled, "Reading the American Past", eds Bedford & St. Martin.

From the Paper
"In the years leading up to the Civil War, slavery was not simply one of many heated topics. It was the hottest topic, and everyone knew their side. For prominent Americans, their stance on slavery became the marker for their entire life's work. And in studying the writings of three of these persons, we come to understand the passion each felt for their relative opinions. And while some choose to fight the battle over slavery with words, others resorted to more violent means."

Tags:abraham, brown, davis, douglas, fredrick, james, jefferson, john, lincoln, slavery, townsley

Abstract
This paper discusses how the beginning of the American Civil War is ultimately tied to slavery and the controversy over abolishing it. The paper describes how the war became a conflict of values between the North under Abraham Lincoln and the South under Jefferson Davis. The paper also describes the battle of Bull Run, the eventual surrender of the Confederate army and the freeing of the slaves.

Outline:
The Beginning of the Civil War / The End of Slavery
The Conflict: Values
How the North Fights
The Confederacy Elects a President / Lincoln has a Nemesis
The Battle of Bull Run

From the Paper
"In 1860 when Abraham Lincoln won the American presidency, he promised to abolish slavery in the whole of the United States. Two years earlier, he addressed the people with a speech entitled House Divided - this was the speech that promised to end slavery in the United States. But people in the South saw Lincoln's promise as a threat to their way of life if they were to remain in the Union; slavery was a part of their heritage, and they felt that it was their right to keep. But not only that, slavery was big business."

Tags:Lincoln, Davis, slavery, Bull, Run, Confederacy, Union

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A brief biography of Robert E. Lee, born in Stratford, Virginia, on January 19, 1807. The writer explores Lee's family background as well as his early entrance into military and political life. Lee was a staunch advocate of state's rights and as such, resigned his commission from the United States Army and offered himself to the newly forming Confederate government and Jefferson Davis as a military advisor. The writer believes that Robert E. Lee was a great general who paid a high price for sticking to the principles he held most dear.

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"Lee worked in various assignments in the U.S. Army following his graduation from the Academy as an Army engineer. In 1845, the United States went to war with Mexico, and Lee, then a captain, was assigned to General Winfield Scott's staff. Lee's job was to map the terrain the U.S. Army would be marching into. Eventually he moved into military leadership roles, including leading soldiers into battle (Brasington, 2003). In addition to valuable combat skill, Lee served with other officers he would fight against during the War Between the States, including George Pickett and Ulysses S. Grant."

Tags:confederate, union, united, states, lincoln

Abstract
General Butler was the occupying commander of New Orleans from May 1, 1862 to December 1862-seven months. The paper describes how Butler was vilified in New Orleans, the Confederate States and in some foreign countries, while being honored as a civil war hero, political mediator between the races and brilliant administrator in the North. The paper examines how one man, in just seven months, could create such an enduring negative legacy among the people of New Orleans. It examines his convergence of social, economic, culture and personality traits which resulted in the creation of Benjamin Franklin Butler, "The Beast of New Orleans." The paper shows that Butler's behavior throughout the Civil War, particularly during his occupation of New Orleans, Louisiana, was a direct affront to the beliefs of the Southern mentality. His political haranguing, traitorous behavior and harsh treatment of southerners are legendary.

Table of Contents
Louisiana's Background--Emphasis on New Orleans
Benjamin F. Butler's Background
Outbreak of the Civil War
The Siege of New Orleans
The Occupation of New Orleans
Butler the Extremist
New Orleans Women's Resistance Movement
The Women's Order
Official Southern Reaction to the Women's Order
Butler the Opportunist
President Jefferson Davis' Proclamation
Lasting Effects of Butler's Occupation Butler's Continued Attack of the People of New Orleans after the Civil War
Effect on the People of New Orleans Before and After the Civil War

From the Paper
"Order No. 28 deserves to be explained in layman's terms. Butler is in effect stating that if the women of New Orleans did not cease and desist with their resistance agenda they would be treated as prostitutes and dealt with accordingly. Meaning, "any woman who didn't want to be raped by Yankee soldiers, now kept her silence on the streets."
To truly understand the impact of this Order it is important to realize the social climate in which it was given. The world at large was still a chivalric place. Men were brought up to defend the honor of a woman's virtue. The people of the southern United States took this practice with the utmost seriousness. With war raging on their home soil, the defense of the women took on a new importance.

Butler was saying that the women who were trying to thwart the Union occupation were no better than a common trollop was. This riled up the fervor of the Confederate men, and brought outrage from abroad as well. "The Beast" was born."

Tags:Massachusetts, Fort, Monroe, Farragut, Lincoln, Republican