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Abraham Lincoln Sees Slavery for the First Time
Lincoln works on a cargo flatboat going to New Orleans. He sees the horrors of slavery for the first time on this trip. after this experience he wants to do something about slavery. -
First Politics Job
Abraham Lincoln is elected to the Illinois State Legislature. This was his first job using law and politics. This job lead to other government positions. -
Lincoln Elected to Congress
Abraham Lincoln is elected to congress as Whig representative from Illinois. He served one term in office but lost support during this time. -
House Divided Speech
Abraham Lincoln gives "House Divided Speech". This launched his campaign and riled northerners against slavery. -
Start of Lincoln VS Douglas
Lincoln and Douglas debate slavery and other issues. The winner of these debates will probably become president. Abe earns many supporters. -
Abraham is Elected as President
Lincoln wins the presidential election. This makes him the 16th president of the United States. This makes the South scared and angry. -
Presidential Inaguration
Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th president of the U.S. This makes the South scared and angry. 2 months before this 7 southern states seceded from the Union. -
Emancipation Proclomation
Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation. This frees all salves in territories held by confederates. It did not free many slaves but furthered the Civil War. -
Gettysburg Adress
Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Adress. The speech dedicates the battlefield as a cemetery. It isn't one of the most famous speeches to this day. -
Assasination
Abraham Lincoln is assasinated by actor John Wilkes Booth. He supported the south and didn't like Lincoln. Less than a year later the 13th amendment is ratified.