Early Life
What date was Abraham Lincoln born on?
February 12, 1809
What # President of the U.S. was Abraham Lincoln?
The 16th President of the United States of America
Where did the Civil War officially start?
Fort Sumter
How did Lincoln die?
Assassination
What nickname was Abraham most famous for?
Honest Abe
What were his parent's names?
*Double points for stepmom's name too
Thomas (Father) & Nancy (Mother)
What political party did Lincoln stand for?
Republican
False, he was for the Union
John Wilkes Booth
True or False: Lincoln had a very low voice
False, his voice was high when giving the Gettysburg Address
True or False: Abe had a stepfather growing up
False, he had a stepmother (Sarah Bush Johnston)
How many terms did he serve for?
2 but technically 1 because he died soon after his reelection
What document did he propose for the enslaved during the Civil War?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Where was Lincoln shot?
Ford's Theatre
True or False: Abraham Lincoln had a son whom he called Lad
False, he was called Tad
Where was Abraham born?
Who was Lincoln's Vice President during his 2nd term?
Andrew Johnson
How long did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address go for?
Nearly 2 minutes
How was Lincoln's life respected and appreciated after his death?
People attended memorial services for him and they made a tribute to him in Washington D.C. (Lincoln Memorial)
Is Abe on Mount Rushmore?
Yes
How old was Lincoln when his mother passed?
9 years old
(During his presidency) Despite his mother's death, what other family member's passing did Lincoln suffer from?
His son, Willie
When did Lincoln say his most famous speech and what was it called?
November 19, 1863 (Gettysburg Address)
What time and day (EXACTLY.) did he die?
7:22 AM, April 15,1865
What was Abe's middle name?
Trick answer: He did not have one!