In the hard scrabble world of Lincoln’s youth, manhood entailed more than just reaching a certain age. It meant strength, endurance, and physical contests of all kinds. At six foot, four inches tall with a well-muscled physique, thanks to years of heavy farm work, Lincoln could hold his own against boys and men alike. In 1832, as a militia volunteer in the Black Hawk Wars, Lincoln was elected captain not only because of his affability and popularity, but also because he was the company’s champion wrestler.According to the passage, Lincoln was