Read this excerpt from “1859 Autobiographical Statement for the Chester County Times.”Then came the Black-Hawk war; and I was elected a Captain of Volunteers—a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since. I went the campaign, was elated, ran for the Legislature the same year (1832) and was beaten—the only time I have been beaten by the people. The next, and three succeeding biennial elections, I was elected to the Legislature.
Answer
A
had a much higher opinion of himself than others did.
B
was anxious to avoid positions of power and recognition.
C
felt comfortable accepting roles of authority and leadership.
D
did whatever he could to please the people around him.