Lincoln's Life
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6' 4"
What political party did Abraham Lincoln build into a strong national organization? (Hint: Which party was he apart of?)
the Republican Party
With his speech, Lincoln emphasized that they must ____ ___, before it is too late.
act now
What was Lincoln's early life like?
He lived in poverty, both his parents were uneducated.
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation as the nation approached its 3rd year of civil war. What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?
It declared all slaves free.
The nation is currently half _____ and half ______. The government will not be able to continue functioning if the nation remains this way.
half slave, half free
One of Lincoln's most famous quotes from the speech was "A house ______ against itself cannot stand."
divided
How did Abraham Lincoln die? Who was responsible?
He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth and died of blood loss.
What was Lincoln's main goal throughout the Civil War?
To preserve the Union (keep the Nation together and in a good state)
Slavery is both a _____ and ______ issue.
moral, political
Where was the name of the convention where Abraham Lincoln made his speech?
Illinois Republican Convention in Springfield
Ford's Theatre, in Washington D.C.
At the time that Lincoln made his speech, he most likely knew that a _____ ___ was quickly approaching, and wanted to prevent this from happening.
Civil War
When did Abraham Lincoln become a Republican candidate for a US Senate seat?
What is Abraham Lincoln's birthday
February 12, 1809
When did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
1863 (January 1st)
Lincoln was opposed to any ___ ______ allowing slavery.
new states
What group of people wanted slavery in all states?
White politicians, southerners