Question

Why was Lincoln unable to get a position in President Zachary Taylor's administration?

A) Lincoln was a charter member of the opposing Whig Party.
B) Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
C) Tayloy only wanted people living in Southern States.
D) The only position open was in the Oregon Territory.

Answer 1

Answer: Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-american war

Explanation: Taylor was considered as a hero in this war; meanwhile Lincoln's own military service consisted of three months without incident being a young man in the Black Hawk war, an experience he once jokingly described as "He had many bloody struggles with mosquitoes". In fact, congressman Lincoln had opposed the start of the war with Mexico, seeing it as an unjustified ground by president Polk with the sole objective of claiming more territory for the expansion of slavery.

Answer 2

The correct answer among the choices provided is option B. Abraham Lincoln had spoken words that are against the Mexican-American War. President Zachary Taylor felt that Lincoln is an embarrassment to his party. During that time, Taylor was a general and hero.