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A. Pay government salaries and build support in Congress.

B. Reduce taxes and find good generals.

C. Avoid bankruptcy and stop the draft riots.

D. Finance the war and find enough soldiers to fight.

Source: The Americans, McDougal Littell – Pg. 373

According to the cartoon, President Lincoln’s “two difficulties” are how to –

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