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What fall traditonal did Abraham Lincoln make a national holiday?
Thanksgiving
What subjects did Abraham Lincoln teach himself?
Law, literature, geometry, and history
What number President was Abraham Lincoln?
16th President
What books did Abraham Lincoln cherish?
The Bible, and various works from Shakespear
What was Abraham Lincoln's nickname?
"Honest Abe"
What is the name of the Act that Abraham Lincoln created that accelerated the Western Expansion?
The Homestead Act of 1862
What sport was Abraham Lincoln acomplished in?
Wrestling
What year did Abraham Lincoln go into office?
1861
How often did Abraham Lincoln read The Bible?
Daily
What coin and dollar bill is Abraham Lincoln featured on?
The penny and the $5 bill
What major conflict did Abraham Lincoln lead the United States through?
The Civil War.
What age did Abraham Lincoln take the bar exam?
27 years old
How long was Abraham Lincoln in office for?
4 years, 1861 to 1865
What caused Abraham Lincoln to turn to faith and acknowledge God?
The passing of his sons, Eddie, Willie and Tad.
Abraham Lincoln is the tallest President... How tall was he?
6'4
What executive order did Abraham Lincoln create that declared all slaves to be free?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Which Act helped provide land and funding for colleges? Specifically for agriculture, engineering, and military science?
The Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862
In addtional to being the President, what else did Abraham Lincoln do to serve our country?
He was a member of the Illinois legislature, the U.S. House of Representatives, and he enlisted in the Illinois Militia.
Which war also caused Abraham Lincoln to turn to faith?
The Civil War
Abraham Lincoln also had the biggest shoe size... What size shoe was he?
Size 14
Which Amendment offically ended slavery, by making it a national policy?
The 13th Amendment
Abraham Lincoln supported Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing higher education opportunities... What is the name of the first Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing University?
Gallaudet University
What service did Abraham Lincoln create to protect our government officals in office?
The Secret Service
During the war, Abraham Lincoln created national days for what?
For humiliation, fasting, and prayer to seek divine intervention for healing the divided nation
Where did Abraham Lincoln grow up?
A log cabin in Kentucky and Indiana