1864 ReElection
Who ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election?
George mclellan
How many children did Lincoln have?
four
What state was Lincoln born in?
Kentucky
What document did Lincoln sign to free enslaved people in 1863?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What was the big war happening during the election?
The civil war
What was the name of Lincoln’s wife?
Mary Todd
What job did Lincoln have before politics?
Lawyer
What speech did Lincoln give that starts with “Four score and seven years ago”?
The Gettysburg Address
What helped Lincoln win the election?
Union victories
Which son of Lincoln became a lawyer and diplomat?
Robert Todd
What nickname did people give Lincoln because of his honesty?
Honest Abe
What was Lincoln’s main goal during the Civil War?
To keep the country together
What was Lincoln’s plan to end slavery called?
13th amendment
What happened to Lincoln’s son Willie in 1862?
He died of illness
What was Lincoln’s first political job?
Member of the Illinois State Legislature
Where was Lincoln when he was killed?
Ford’s Theatre