Death of Lincoln
Why did Abraham Lincoln get assassinated?
He would overthrow the constitution and destroy the south
What number president is Abraham Lincoln
16
True of false:
Abraham Lincoln suffered from deep depression.
True
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Boothe
What year did he run for president?
1860
What was Lincoln's occupation before becoming the president?
He was a lawyer
Where was Abraham Lincoln killed?
In a theatre
Was Lincoln a republican or a democrat?
A moderate republican
Who was Abraham married to?
Mary Todd Lincoln
What day was Abraham Lincoln killed?
April 15, 1865
Name 3 things Lincoln accomplished as president
He succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
How many kids did Abraham and Mary have? How many of them died during their youth?
They had 4 kids, 2 of which died.
True or False:
Lincoln created the secret service hours before his assassination.
True
Did he run for president a second time? If yes, did he win?
Yes he did and he won. But he died 42 days into his second term.
How old was Abraham when his mother died? Extra points if you know HOW she died.
He was 9 years and she died from spoiled milk.