Abraham Lincoln

The Gettysburg Address was a speech composed and addressed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, at the time of the political fight in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. At that time, Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States. He was also the President who led America through the Civil War. During the Civil War, at Gettysburg, some soldiers died protecting the nation. This was mentioned in Lincoln’s speech, which was meant to be dedicated to the soldiers who died defending their people. He spoke

President Abraham Lincoln was loved by many in the country, but John Wilkes Booth made it his sole purpose to kill him. Although some people do not understand what persuaded John Wilkes Booth to kill President Abraham Lincoln, it was clear that Booth wanted to commit the act because he was an intense Southerner looking for a Confederate continuation that would aid the South. On April 14, 1865, tragedy overwhelmed the Ford’s Theatre when John Wilkes Booth made the final choice of Abraham Lincoln’s

Abraham Lincoln was a true abolitionist; he was very committed to the end of slavery in America even though people thought differently of him. Lincoln spent a majority of his presidency making sure slavery, if it wasn’t during his term, was abolished for good. A man like this could never be classified as a racist, because his actions speak louder than words. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. His parents were in low the social class and they didn’t make a good income at the time. During

never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” What Abraham Lincoln meant by this was we will never be invaded and lose but if America ever collapses it would be because we ruin the country from the inside. Abraham Lincoln was a great leader and he personally changed the history our country forever. Lincoln came from nothing with no education, but he ended up single handedly holding this country together, freeing the slaves and

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United State was consider one of the country’s great leaders. The reason why he was considered a great leader because he helped end slavery and made the Union stronger. On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a log in Hodgenville, Kentucky. His parents, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, were farmers. In 1816, his family decide to move to Indiana. Abe’s mom died in 1818 from milk sickness. Struggling to take of his family, his dad married Sarah Bush

president Abraham Lincoln and his contribution with the Civil War. While the Confederacy and the Union States go to war and the Union try to end slavery. Meanwhile the Confederacy try's to keeps thing the way it is not with the slaves working for them in farms. Furthermore what the life was like in the 18th century with the rise of the Industrial Revolution, expansions of cities, and how the economy is growing. Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky in February 12, 1809. Lincoln served

For over 150 years, American historians have portrayed Abraham Lincoln as a visionary and ethical leader. Indeed, his opposition to slavery and push for emancipation perhaps made him the statesman best suited to lead the nation during its most tragic time in history. No other U.S. President had ever, or has since, faced the dilemma of leading the country in the midst of an intense Civil War. The purpose of this essay is to show how Lincoln was both a visionary and ethical leader and why that is

Lerone Bennett Jr, begins the passage with an extremely bold statement: “Lincoln was not the Great Emancipator.” His opening statement automatically contradicts everything everyone has been taught about Abraham Lincoln. The author’s main argument throughout the article is that Abraham Lincoln was not a hero and that he was a flawed and prejudice man. Lincoln never pretended to be something he was not. According to the article Lincoln was a firm believer in white supremacy. The author argues that Lincoln’s

slaves had become a use to the South and it formed a foundation for their economy. Going into the late 18th century there were problems with slavery and they are the abolitionist movement, the Missouri Compromise, the Dred Scott Decision, and Abraham Lincoln. The first issue was abolitionist movement wanted to end slavery and that was because colonist in the North didn’t want slaves to be part of the society unlike the colonist in the South. With that going on it started to divide the country really

Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many Americans as the greatest president to ever hold office in the history of the United States, and his reputation is definitely well deserved. Lincoln wasn't scared to stand up and fight for what he knew was right. He was convinced that within the branches of government, the presidency alone was empowered not only to uphold the Constitution, but also to protect, and defend it. Lincoln was able to lead our country and preserve the Union, keeping the United States