What role did Lincoln offer Chase after winning the election?
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Vice-President
Ambassador
Answer
The answer is Secretary of the Treasury. Abraham Lincoln nominated Salmon P. Chase to serve as the Secretary of the Treasury after prevailing in the presidential election of 1860. Chase, who had initially been a contender for the Republican presidential nomination himself, had supported Lincoln's campaign and was seen as a capable and experienced politician. He had previously held positions such as Senator from Ohio and Governor of Ohio.
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