Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Read this statement from the passage.

"This view requires one to overlook the fierce and relentless way he [Lincoln) conducted the war"
What can the reader infer from this statement?
From the author's statement, the reader can Infer that as president, Lincoln

A) was able to hide his racist intentions until he had to conduct a fierce and relentless war.
B) had to balance his humility with military strength in order to achieve his goals.
C) mediated between proslavery fire-eaters and skeptical believers.
D) appeared to be a clownish, plain-speaking good old boy from the backwoods.