Abraham Lincoln
Which children lived to adulthood?
(only 1) Robert Todd Lincoln
What was Abraham Lincoln's most significant acts as President?
-Commander & Chief of the Civil War -Wrote the Emancipation Proclamation -Presented the Gettysburg Address
What was Abraham Lincoln "fighting for" as President/Civil War?
-Union -Abolish Slavery -Constitution- Representative Democracy(Government by the people, for the people)
How many children did Lincoln have?
4 boys
How did Abraham Lincoln die?
Abe died because he was shot in the head by the famous actor John Wilkes Booth, who was a VERY strong southerner!
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the U.S. in the time of the Civil War.
What was it that made Abraham Lincoln succeed & become President?
Everyone trusted Abe, & never doubted him! He was very disciplined and was self educated. He had become a lawyer through this self study. He was very hard working, and ambitious. He held strong opinions and beliefs, and became a very good public speaker.
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Who was Abraham Lincoln's wife's name?
Mary Todd Lincoln (February 5, 1784 - October 5, 1818)
Who were Abraham Lincoln's parents?
Nancy Hanks Lincoln(February 5, 1784 - October 5, 1818), Thomas lincoln(January 6, 1778 - January 17, 1851)
Who was Lincoln's Step-Mother?
Sarah Bush Lincoln
Who was Lincoln's Sister?
Sarah Lincoln (Sarah Lincoln Grigsby when married)
How did Sarah (sister) die?
She died during child-birth
How did Nancy Lincoln die?
She died of Milk Fever