Early Life
What state was Lincoln born in?
Who was Lincoln in the United Stated government?
The President
What Proclamation did Lincoln declare during the war?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What part of the states encouraged slavery in the Civil War?
The southern states or Confederacy
Who assassinated Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What happened to Lincoln at 9 years old?
His mother died
Did Lincoln condone slavery?
No, he wanted to abolish it
What was Lincolns goal at the start the Civil war?
To preserve the Union
What did the 13th amdendment do?
Abolished slavery in the United States
Where was Lincoln shot?
Fords Theatre
What challenges did Lincoln face growing up? (3 parts)
Poverty, mothers death, no schooling.
What political party did Lincoln belong to?
Democrats
How did Lincolns goals during the Civil War change over time?
Added the abolishment of slavery to his goals
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Abolish slavery in only the confederate states
What effect did Lincolns death have on the South?
It created sympathy from the South
When was Abraham Lincoln born?
February 12th, 1809
What number president was Lincoln?
16th
Start of Civil war, Lincoln elected, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address
What year was slavery officially abolished?
1863
When was he assassinated?
April 14th, 1865
How was Lincolns upbringing compare to other Presidents?
Others had more formal school, were more wealthy and supported. Lincoln was poor, uneducated, and minimally supported. He gained his knowledge from reading.
How did Lincolns role as president during the war expand the power of the federal government?
He increased federal power by taking strong actions, making major decisions without waiting, and showing that a government must act decisively during war
If the Union had lost the Civil War, what may have been different?
The country could be split into two nations, Slavery may have continued longer in the south, Democracy may have not survived, The US would be weaker globally
How did freeing the slaves in the South indirectly help the Union win? Provide 2 examples.
Weakened the Southern Economy, Allowed formerly enslaved people to join/support Union, Shifted purpose of war that increased Northern support, Discouraged countries from supporting the Confederacy
Preserved the Union, impacted reconstruction, ended slavery, redefined democracy, inspired future generations