5th Grade History: Lincoln, the 16th President
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6 feet 4 inches
How did Lincoln believe the South should be treated after the War between the States?
He believed they should be treated kindly, so they could be rebuilt.
Describe Lincoln's political career.
He practiced law in Illinois to become a Congressman.
When and how did Lincoln die?
He was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
Why was Lincoln called a "Log Cabin President?"
He was born and raised in a log cabin.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation and when was it issued?
It was issued on Sept. 22nd, 1862. It was a declaration freeing slaves in the Confederacy. It made freeing of the slaves an explicit goal of the war.
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
When and why did Lincoln give the Gettysburg address?
November 1st, 1863. He gave it because he wanted to encourage the people of the North to continue their struggle to save the Union. He wanted peace.
