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 and Whan did Abraham Lincoln die?

Abe died because he was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth on April 14,1865; he died April 15,1865

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 his self study. He was very hard working, and ambitious. He held strong opinions and beliefs, and became a very good public speaker.

Abraham Lincoln's Birth date

February 12,1809

When did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

January 1, 1863

Who was Abraham Lincoln's wife?

Mary Todd Lincoln - married Nov. 4,1842 (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