Read this description of Abraham Lincoln.

This passage shows that Lincoln was

O

friendly

aimless

hardworking

overconfident

O

One of his playmates has furnished much that is of interest

in regard to the reputation which Lincoln left behind him in the

neighborhood where he passed his boyhood and much of his

youth. This witness says: 'Whenever the court was in

session he was a frequent attendant. John A. Breckenridge

was the foremost lawyer in the community, and was famed

as an advocate in criminal cases. Lincoln was sure to be

present when he spoke. Doing the chores in the morning, he

would walk to Booneville, the county seat of Warwick

County, seventeen miles away, then home in time to do the

chores at night, repeating this day after day."

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Simeon Rocha

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3 October, 05:54

Read this description of Abraham Lincoln.

This passage shows that Lincoln was

O

friendly

aimless

hardworking

overconfident

O

One of his playmates has furnished much that is of interest

in regard to the reputation which Lincoln left behind him in the

neighborhood where he passed his boyhood and much of his

youth. This witness says: 'Whenever the court was in

session he was a frequent attendant. John A. Breckenridge

was the foremost lawyer in the community, and was famed

as an advocate in criminal cases. Lincoln was sure to be

present when he spoke. Doing the chores in the morning, he

would walk to Booneville, the county seat of Warwick

County, seventeen miles away, then home in time to do the

chores at night, repeating this day after day."

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Answers (2)

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Jocelyn Fry · Answer 1

Hardworking since he always made sure he would do what he was suppose to do

Ethan Paul · Answer 2

Answer: hardworking

Explanation:

The passage presents a witness recount that describes Lincoln's reputation as being a truly hardworking person from a very early age. He would walk a great distance to attend court sessions, especially when Breckenridge would speak. However, he would still take care of his chores before and after his visits to the Booneville.