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What was Abraham Lincoln before he became President of the United States of America?A lawyerAbraham Lincoln was a lawyer before he became President of the United States of America. He was an excellent speaker and at the same time, sensible and extremely honest. This helped him to win many cases.
What was the war between the northern and southern states of the United States of America called?Civil WarThe war between the northern and southern states of the United States of America was called the Civil War. It started in 1860 soon after Lincoln was elected President for the first time.
When was Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States of America?1860Abraham Lincoln became the sixteenth President of the United States of America in 1860. Just after this, the Civil War started.
The main reason for the Civil War was _______.the fight against slaveryThe main reason for the Civil War was the quarrel between the northern and the southern states on slavery. The people in the northern states were against slavery, while the people in the southern states supported slavery since they wanted the slaves to work on their cotton estates.
Who won an important victory at a place called Gettysburg?Northern armiesThe Northern armies won a grand victory at a place called Gettysburg in 1863. Lincoln's Gettysburg speech has become very famous, especially its last sentence: "We hereby resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have new birth and freedom; and that the government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
In which year did Abraham Lincoln make the famous Gettysburg speech?1863The Northern armies won a grand victory at a place called Gettysburg in 1863. When burying the dead at Gettysburg, Lincoln made a famous address. The last sentence of the famous Gettysburg speech is: "We hereby resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have new birth and freedom; and that the government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
The _______ armies were led by General Lee in the Civil War.southernThe Civil War, which broke out just after Lincoln was elected President, was fought by two armies or forces. They were the northern forces and the southern armies. The northern forces were led by General Grant. The southern armies were under General Lee.
The _______ forces were led by General Grant in the Civil War.northernThe Civil War, which broke out just after Lincoln was elected President, was fought by two armies or forces. They were the northern forces and the southern armies. The northern forces were led by General Grant. The southern armies were under General Lee.
Who was the leader of the southern armies in the Civil War?General LeeThe Civil War, which broke out just after Lincoln was elected President, was fought by two armies or forces. They were the northern forces and the southern armies. The northern forces were led by General Grant. The southern armies were under General Lee.
Who was the leader of the northern forces in the Civil War?General GrantThe Civil War, which broke out just after Lincoln was elected President, was fought by two armies or forces. They were the northern forces and the southern armies. The northern forces were led by General Grant. The southern armies were under General Lee.
Abraham Lincoln was the _______ President of the United States.sixteenthAbraham Lincoln was elected the sixteenth President of the United States of America in 1860. Just after this the Civil War started.
Each term as President of the United States consists of _______ years.4
Complete this sentence : Abraham Lincoln is chiefly remembered for ...getting rid of slavery and uniting the States of America.All Lincoln wanted was an united country and no slavery. He achieved this mission at the end of the Civil War.
What nickname was Abraham Lincoln given?"Honest Abe"Abraham Lincoln worked very hard as a lawyer on his cases and was extremely honest. Thus he was nicknamed "Honest Abe".
Where did Abraham Lincoln die?WashingtonThe night when peace had been declared and everybody in Washington was pleased, Abraham Lincoln took his wife to the Ford Theatre. All of a sudden, a man called John Wilkes Booth who was half-mad appeared and shot Abraham Lincoln. His death in 1865 was mourned by the whole of America.
In which year did Abraham Lincoln die?1865The night when peace had been declared and everybody in Washington was pleased, Abraham Lincoln took his wife to the Ford Theatre. All of a sudden, a man called John Wilkes Booth who was half-mad appeared and shot Abraham Lincoln. His death in 1865 was mourned by the whole of America.
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln at the Ford Theatre?John Wilkes BoothThe night when peace had been declared and everybody in Washington was pleased, Abraham Lincoln took his wife to the Ford Theatre. All of a sudden, a man called John Wilkes Booth who was half-mad appeared and shot Abraham Lincoln. His death in 1865 was mourned by the whole of America.
During Abraham Lincoln's assassination who was with him?His wifeThe night when peace had been declared and everybody in Washington was pleased, Lincoln took his wife to the Ford Theatre. All of a sudden, a man called John Wilkes Booth who was half-mad appeared and shot Abraham Lincoln. His death in 1865 was mourned by the whole of America.

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