Fun Facts
What was Abraham Lincoln's nickname?
Abe
Who assassinated Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What major document did Lincoln issue in 1863?
Emancipation Proclamation
What state was Lincoln born in?
Kentucky
In what year did the Civil War begin?
1861
What unusual hobby did Lincoln enjoy?
Wrestling
Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
What position did Lincoln hold before becoming president?
U.S Representative
Which political party did Lincoln Belong to?
Republican Party
What were the two sides called?
The Union and the Confederacy.
What was Lincoln's famous physical feature?
his beard
When did Abraham Lincoln die?
He died the next morning, April 15, 1865.
How did Lincoln respond to the Union’s military struggles?
He changed military strategies and replaced unsuccessful generals
What did Lincoln teach himself?
Law
What was the main issue that divided the North and South?
Slavery and the future of the Union
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6 Feet 4 inches
What play was Abraham Lincoln watching before getting assassinated?
Our American Cousin
Which amendment did Lincoln support that helped end slavery?
The 13th Amendment.
How many terms did Lincoln serve as president?
One full term and part of a second.
What battle is often considered a major turning point of the war?
Gettysburg
What nickname was given to Lincoln because of his appearance?
Honest Abe
What happened to John Wilkes Booth after the Assassination?
He Was found and killed by the Union soldiers.
Why did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
To weaken the Confederacy and declare enslaved people in Confederate-held areas free
What was unusual about Lincoln’s formal education?
He had very little formal schooling and mostly educated himself
It declared enslaved people in Confederate-held territory to be free, effective January 1, 1863.