What US state was the birthplace of both Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln?

What US state was the birthplace of both Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln?

KentuckyAbraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were Born in Kentucky Davis was born in Christian (now Todd) County, Ky. Lincoln was president of the United States during the Civil War; Davis was president of the Confederacy.

What did Lincoln compare the union to?

During the Civil War Abraham Lincoln was the president of the U.S. and was on the Union's side. … Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee were both somewhat opposed to slavery. Lincoln's main reason for abolishing slavery was to help the Union. Robert E. Lee was opposed to slavery even though he still fought for it.

Did Lincoln and Davis meet?

Lincoln and Davis both took part in the Black Hawk War, but neither man later claimed to have met the other. … Also, Davis was already in Montgomery, Alabama, as Confederate president when Lincoln came east for his inauguration. Lincoln knew little about military affairs when he became president.

What side was Jefferson Davis on in the Civil War?

Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) was a Mexican War hero, U.S. senator from Mississippi, U.S. secretary of war and president of the Confederate States of America for the duration of the American Civil War (1861-1865).