The presidency of Abraham Lincoln began on ______________, when he was inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States?
Correct answer: B. March 4, 1861
- A. March 4, 1862
- B. March 4, 1861
- C. March 4, 1863
- D. March 4, 1860
Explanation
Abraham Lincoln took office on March 4, 1861, as the 16th US President. His inauguration preceded the Civil War, which began shortly afterward in April 1861.
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