2. Davis and Lincoln were both from Kentucky.

Despite having diverse backgrounds and

political objectives, the two presidents had many similarities. Davis attended West Point before
enlisting in the Mexican War. In the Civil War, he had an edge because of his military
background. Davis was an optimist who disregarded the advice of his friends. Davis lost the
Civil War as a result of his obstinacy and ego. As a national hero in the 1850s, Davis was
appointed defense secretary and senator. When the South and North were already considering
seceding from the Union, Davis was prepared to lead the United States, not the Confederacy. He
resigned in 1961 to take a leadership position in the Mississippi Civil War. Davis was a cruel
autocrat. When Davis used Confederacy and secession methods in opposition to the Union
government, he didn't represent the people’s views, which cost him friends and made him
enemies. Davis' totalitarian methods hurt his political system.
Lincoln was uninformed about war and army operations apart from his knowledge of militia
tactics. Lincoln lacked Davis's intelligence and had less battle experience. Lincoln didn't try to be
a dictator; instead, he utilized his legal education to convince his followers. Thousands of people
supported him when he challenged his colleagues to back up his assertions. Lincoln's
management style and educational background made him a more effective politician than Davis.
Lincoln was a debater and member of Congress. He won discussions by drawing a parallel
between himself and his audience regarding appreciation and empathy. Lincoln built consensus
and lived by it, but Jefferson Davis never did, in accordance with their respective social, cultural,
and political backgrounds.
Throughout the Civil War, Lincoln and Davis engaged in unprecedented political scheming,
albeit Davis may have had more insight. Davis and Lincoln needed national force to succeed
both internationally and domestically. Both leaders made the same choices to increase their
stature, influence, and support nationally and worldwide. The government's decision to give
Davis much authority prevented him from achieving his political objectives. Lincoln benefited
from the favorable political atmosphere by making wise, methodical decisions. Separatist states
found it challenging to accept Confederate rule because of slavery and racial inequity, which led
to indifference and unrest. Davis' standing was damaged. Wealthy and aristocratic individuals
opposed Lincoln and the Union. Davis' leadership was hampered by the complicated politics
resulting in a power struggle between the governors, senators, and subordinates. Davis received
criticism for stultifying everyday life and public spaces. By 1865, Davis had almost run his
course. His generals were aware of his political failure. Jefferson's political ambitions were
constrained by classism tactics and violated the confederacy's objectives.
In contrast to the Confederate administration, Lincoln's political acumen was better rounded after
the Union's success in the Mexican War. This resulted in the efficient deployment of government
assets and soldiers, resulting in a political victory and military success. As the war stretched and
losses piled up, Lincoln's popularity grew thanks to his ability to appeal to Northerners and
Southerners. Lincoln's political expertise was crucial to his efforts to speed up the distribution of
supplies, the deployment of soldiers, and the movement of vehicles across the battlefields. In
contrast to Davis, Lincoln had a flourishing political climate due to his cooperative connections
with senators and governors. Lincoln was able to have an impact on national politics from this
position. Lincoln advanced his political agenda by invoking the political beliefs that had
motivated many Americans and contributed to creating the United States as a sovereign country.
The significant distinction between Lincoln and Davis as leaders is their interactions with
followers and supporters of their respective ideologies. Lincoln was president because he was
flexible and willing to change. He listened to the advice and is now a more engaged and
enthusiastic leader. Under Lincoln's leadership, the Union army's strategic views helped it
achieve great success on the battlefield. Lincoln primarily depended on his intelligent, obedient,
and competent generals to compensate for his lack of military understanding. Also, he was a
leader who got things done and enjoyed the process. Thanks to his eloquent and persuasive
leadership, he galvanized his generals and political supporters to fight in the last days of the war.
Lincoln was a committed and focused leader whose aims were in line with the founding fathers:
to establish "one nation with one people" in which all citizens shared equally in the nation's
prosperity and safety.
Contrarily, Confederate president Jefferson Davis was an authoritarian leader whose autocratic
attitude alienated his men and jeopardized his political career. Unlike Lincoln, who valued
competency above all else, Davis prioritized trust and friendship. Davis stuck with Major
General Braxton Bragg for a long time despite his many battlefield failures. Davis modeled a
style of leadership that rewarded subservience to authority, and his employees were generally
looked down upon for being too forceful or inefficient to be appreciated. As a result, the memory
of Jefferson Davis, the Confederacy's president, and his principles died out among the people
who had backed the government of the Confederacy. Davis's friends and family abandoned him
when they realized they couldn't trust him to prevent them from picking sides. To sum up,
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were excellent American leaders, but they approached
management differently. The political climate may have been more amenable to Lincoln's or
Davis' charismatic or authoritarian leadership styles. Lincoln, however, was well-prepared,
whereas Davis was not.
Their leadership styles had an impact on both the success and failure of the two presidents. For
the Union, Lincoln had a clear vision. Lincoln's victory meant that all of America and the North
would retake the South. Lincoln's goals, both long- and short-term, reflected the aspirations of
many Americans. Both locals and government representatives supported his leadership approach
to significant effect. Because of Davis' tyranny and militarism, which attracted more foes, the
Confederacy's survival was in jeopardy. With the help of Davis' management approach, Lincoln
constructed the Union administration. Davis was less adaptable, active, and eager to change than
Lincoln. Lincoln proposed a plan whereby underperforming representatives would be swapped
out for those who could ensure victory. Since he had to rule the North, subdue the South, and
create a single republic free of guerillas and secessionists, President Lincoln faced a more
challenging logistical problem. All Davis had to do was safeguard his property. Lincoln's
leadership style attempted to promote national goodwill, while Davis created a group of self-
interested individuals. Lincoln was devoted to promoting government unity in 1865, even though
Davis and his administration were falling apart.