Abraham Lincoln Jeopardy

Lincoln Biography

100

Although Lincoln was born in Kentucky, what was his home state?

Lincoln considered his home state to be Illinois.

200

Abraham Lincoln was married to Mary Todd. How many children did Lincoln have to hold up his lifelong legacy?

Lincoln had 4 children.

300

When (year) and where was Lincoln's Death?

Lincoln was assassinated on 1865 at Ford’s Theater in Washington DC.

400

What is one of the important acts that Lincoln passed during his presidency? (Hint: These acts start with the letter H____, M____, and N____)

Lincoln passed the Homestead Act which stated that allowed poor people in the east to get land in the western part of their country. He also passed the Morrill Act which insured that every state had a college for agriculture and mechanics. In addition, Lincoln passed the National Banking Act which aided in banks to become nationalized and be a part of the United States network.

The Emancipation Proclamation

100

What is the Emancipation Proclamation a continuous symbol of? (What does it show us)

It symbolizes freedom, liberty, and social justice.

200

What was the central message of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The Emancipation Proclamation stated that all salves, from the point that the proclamation was released, were now free.

300

The Emancipation Proclamation led to which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

The 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S.

400

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued? (Month and Year)

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January in 1863.

The American Civil War

100

What was Lincoln's famous speech recited to the many that died in battle during the Civil War?

The Gettysburg Address, which was devoted to the many soldiers that had died in combat.

200

Who was the leader of the Confederate army during the war?

Jefferson Davis was the leader of the Confederates against the Union.

300

What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War?

The Battle of Antietam. 23,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were either dead or wounded.

400

When had the Civil War come to an end? (Month and Year)

The tide of the Civil War had shifted in favor of the North, and on April of 1865, the Confederacy surrendered to the Union.