Vocab 1
the ability think, learn, and understand
intelligence
Why did the people in New Salem enjoy Lincoln’s company?
They thought he was a great storyteller and told good jokes.
to fight against authority
rebelling
Describe Lincoln's childhood.
works on a farm and loves to read
shouldn't is the contraction for which two words?
should not
freedom to act, think, or speak as one pleases
liberty
Name the state legislature that Abe was first elected to.
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln was interested in _______ soon after he became old enough to vote.
politics
Name Abe's wife
Mary Todd
Spell the contraction for they have
they've
As a state ___________, Abraham Lincoln came up with new ideas and laws to help improve his state.
legislator
What did Lincoln and Stephen Douglas debate about?
whether slavery was wrong and why it should not spread to new territories
While running for U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln challenged his opponent Stephen A. Douglas to several __________.
debates
What started the Civil War?
The attack on Fort Sumter.
can not
A public discussion of issues by people who disagree
debate
Why did Lincoln’s father keep moving the family?
He was looking for better farmland.
a member of the part of government that makes laws
legislator
Why did the South win some of the early battles of teh Civil War?
Because of its great generals.
Spell the contraction for we would
we'd
the study of government and running for offices.
politics
President Lincoln died before/after the 13th amendment was added to the Constitution
before
Many Americans were impressed with Lincoln’s ____________, sense of humor, and honesty.
intelligence
How was the country divided during Lincoln’s presidency?
The southern states seceded and said they were a separate country.
Spell the contraction for will not
won't