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When was Abraham Lincoln born?
When was Abraham Lincoln born?
- 12th February 1810
- 12th February 1811
- 12th February 1808
- 12th February 1809 (correct)
What was Abraham Lincoln's job before he entered politics in 1846?
What was Abraham Lincoln's job before he entered politics in 1846?
- Teacher
- Various jobs (correct)
- Farmer
- Lawyer
Why was Abraham Lincoln unpopular in the southern states?
Why was Abraham Lincoln unpopular in the southern states?
- Because he wanted to abolish slavery (correct)
- Because he was a strong president
- Because he was born in Kentucky
- Because he kept the country united
How many people died during the Civil War?
How many people died during the Civil War?
What did Abraham Lincoln issue on 1 January 1863?
What did Abraham Lincoln issue on 1 January 1863?
How many words did Abraham Lincoln speak during the Gettysburg Address?
How many words did Abraham Lincoln speak during the Gettysburg Address?
When did the Civil War finally end?
When did the Civil War finally end?
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
What was the primary reason for the formation of the 'Confederacy'?
What was the primary reason for the formation of the 'Confederacy'?
What was the significance of Abraham Lincoln's 'Emancipation Proclamation'?
What was the significance of Abraham Lincoln's 'Emancipation Proclamation'?
What was the outcome of the Civil War?
What was the outcome of the Civil War?
What was the main theme of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
What was the main theme of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics in 1846?
What was Abraham Lincoln's occupation before entering politics in 1846?
What was the circumstances of Abraham Lincoln's death?
What was the circumstances of Abraham Lincoln's death?
Why did the southern states secede from the Union?
Why did the southern states secede from the Union?
What was the duration of the Civil War?
What was the duration of the Civil War?
Study Notes
Abraham Lincoln's Life and Presidency
- Born on February 12, 1809, in Kentucky
- Father lost everything and mother died when he was a young child
- Didn't attend school for long, but loved reading and self-learned
Early Career and Politics
- Worked various jobs before entering politics in 1846
- Served in Congress for a few years before returning to law practice
- Won the presidential election as the Republican candidate in 1860
The Civil War and Presidency
- Became president in 1861, during the Civil War
- Unpopular in southern states due to opposition to slavery
- Southern states seceded from the Union, forming the Confederacy
- Sent the northern states' army to defeat the South, resulting in 600,000 deaths
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, freeing about 1 million slaves
- Gave the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, emphasizing freedom, equality, and democracy
The End of the Civil War and Lincoln's Death
- The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, with the Confederacy's surrender
- Assassinated by John Booth Wilkes on April 14, 1865, at a Washington DC theatre
Abraham Lincoln's Life and Presidency
- Born on February 12, 1809, in Kentucky
- Father lost everything and mother died when he was a young child
- Didn't attend school for long, but loved reading and self-learned
Early Career and Politics
- Worked various jobs before entering politics in 1846
- Served in Congress for a few years before returning to law practice
- Won the presidential election as the Republican candidate in 1860
The Civil War and Presidency
- Became president in 1861, during the Civil War
- Unpopular in southern states due to opposition to slavery
- Southern states seceded from the Union, forming the Confederacy
- Sent the northern states' army to defeat the South, resulting in 600,000 deaths
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, freeing about 1 million slaves
- Gave the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, emphasizing freedom, equality, and democracy
The End of the Civil War and Lincoln's Death
- The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865, with the Confederacy's surrender
- Assassinated by John Booth Wilkes on April 14, 1865, at a Washington DC theatre
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Learn about the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, from his early years to his leadership during the Civil War.
