John Quincy Adams was elected
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the rise and development of civilizations, since it allows for there to be a "food surplus"--meaning that people other than farmers can spend time and effort developing new skills and practicing new trades.
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Abraham Lincoln became the United States' 16th President in 1861, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy in 1863. ... Lincoln thought secession illegal, and was willing to use force to defend Federal law and the Union.
