Lincoln's political rise is one of the most interesting stories in American history. When Lincoln first entered into politics at the age of 23, he was seen as being ill-prepared to hold office and, moreover, lacking in charm in education. <span> Over time, his intelligence, good humor, and ability to connect with votes lead him to gain greater political clout. Before 1856, Lincoln's political offices consisted mostly of service in the Illinois General Assembly and one term in Congress. In 1856 he joined the new Republican Party. Two years after that he ran for the U.S. Senate, making a name for himself in debates. By 1860 he became the first Republican candidate to win a presidential election.</span>
Recently converted Britons, if we're talking about the Middle ages and the wave of christenings that were occuring at the time, then we can say that they were at first somewhat reluctant about their new faith. Over time, however, they had grown accustomed to it and respected it deeply.
15 000 veterans, many unemployed descended on Washington D.C. to demand immediate payment of their bonus. They proclaimed themselves the Bonus Expeditionary Force vut the public called them "The Bonus Army" . The veterans made the largest camp across the river from the Capital. Approximately 10 000 people lived in the shelters built from old lumber, packing bpxes, scraped tins and straw.
Shortly after the bastille, a group called the Radicals came to power in France. Led by Robespierre, their goal was to abolish the French Monarchy. They were part of the National Assembly. Created a period called the Reign of Terror.
