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Abraham Lincoln. By Nick LaBella. Thesis. Abraham Lincoln was important to society because he helped abolish slavery. Facts. Born February 12, 1809 Hodgenville, Kentucky Died April 15, 1865 Sixteenth president Was in civil war Helped stop slavery. Background.
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Abraham Lincoln By Nick LaBella
Thesis • Abraham Lincoln was important to society because he helped abolish slavery
Facts • Born February 12, 1809 • Hodgenville, Kentucky • Died April 15, 1865 • Sixteenth president • Was in civil war • Helped stop slavery
Background • Lincoln studied to be a lawyer • 1839 he met his wife • They were supposed to get married in 1841 • November 4, 1842 they got married • Grew his beard during his campaign • Inaugurated march 4, 1861 • 1863 gave the Gettysburg Address
Conclusion • Abraham Lincoln was important to society because he was a great leader and helped abolish slavery • Being a leader and doing good things are ways to be like Lincoln