Abraham Lincoln

Abraham LincolnBy Andrew Hill

BornAbraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin In Kentucky Feb. 12th 1809

DiedAbraham Lincoln was shot in Fords Theater . The next day he died.

Years in Presidency1861to1865

Early LifeHe was a ferry boat captainHe also owned a general store

Professional LifeAbraham Lincoln was a LawyerA post masterFlat boat navigator

Political Journey He ran for governor but lost He also ran for U.S senator and won

Known For As PresidentAbraham freed the slavesGave a famous speech in GettysburgThe most admired president

Key events during Presidency He was in the Civil WarBattle of GettysburgCompromise of 1850Kansas Nebraska actBattle of Antietam13th 14th and 15th amendments

Other Interesting FactsLincoln chopped wood at the age of 8At six foot four he is the tallest presidentHe was the first Republican president

SchoolingHe only went to school for one yearHe taught himself by reading books

Creditswww.Whitehouse.govwww.IMAhero.comwww.Mybookmarks.comPictures from clip artBooksLeslie ,Tonya 2008Abraham Lincoln Bellwether media Minneapolis Davis, Todd 2000 The new big book of U.S presidents Running press Philadelphia

More creditsDavis, Kenneth 2002 Dont Know much about the presidents harperchildrens China Bausem ,Ann 2001 Our country's presidents Ivy pages Washington D.C Clevelend,Will Yo Millard Millard 1993 Millbrook press Brookfield QuizHow many years did Lincoln go to schoolA 6B 1C most of his life

Answer B one year