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Introduction
Abraham Lincoln was a president that was against admendment 4 (No one shall be held in slavery or servitude), At an his midlife he became a lawyer. He was best known for being a president that lead the northern part of the United Sates against the southern the Civil War. -
Birth
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin Country, Kentucky. His parents were wealthy and well known in the State. -
House of Representatives
Lincoln was elected to the House of Representatives in 1854. He became well known for his debating skills within the Republican Party, During his campaign he gave one of his best-remembered speeches. -
Republican President
In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the Republican President. His support came from the West and North of the country; However the South disagreed with Lincolns position on Slavery. -
Civil War
The south separated from the North and went to war. The civil war was much more costly then people. Lincoln made the issue of ending slavery paramount. To Lincoln, slavery was wrong. -
Freedom of Slaves
On January 1, 1863, Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation that declared the freedom of slaves. -
Death
Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while visiting Ford’s Theatre. His death was mourned by the whole country. But he will always be remembered -
Outlawing Slavery
Earlier in the year Lincoln helped pass through Congress a bill to outlaw slavery. Sadly, Abraham Lincoln died before he could see the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution officially signed into law on December 6, 1865. -
Conclusion
Abraham Lincoln was an important person to history. He helped outlaw slaves in the country and gave them freedom. Lincoln was the 16th president and also the first Republican President. Only living 56 years, because he got assassinated.
