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Abraham Lincoln. Gifted presentation By Wesley. Facts. He was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky February 12,1809 Near presidents day. Historical significance. Became president in 1860 and ended slavery. BUT LETS BACK UP. before that.
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Abraham Lincoln Gifted presentation By Wesley
Facts • He was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky • February 12,1809 • Near presidents day
Historical significance • Became president in 1860 and ended slavery. BUT LETS BACK UP
before that • 1832-ran for Illinois legislator and lost joined militia • 1834-elected Illinois legislator • 1837-receved law license
Now to his presidential years • 1860- elected president • 1861- Civil war began • 1864- Re-elected president for second term
More of his presidential years • 1865-Civil war ends-Lincoln gets assassinated WOW! thats alot!
But what you don't know O.K., YOU PROBOBLY KNOW THIS
He was very honest • That’s how he earned the nick name honest Abe • Once someone paid him too much money and he ran along way to give her back her money wow
SOURCES • Abraham Lincoln by Anne Webster • World book encyclopedia vol.12 pg.310-326 • World book student discovery vol.6 pg.197-198 encyclopedia