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Abraham Lincoln is born
Abraham Lincoln was born in a one room log cabin in Kentucky. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected to the House of Representatives
Abraham Lincoln only served on term in the House of Representatives. -
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas begin their debates over slavery
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas had 7 debates about slavery over the span of three months. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected the president of the United States
Abraham Lincoln was elected president after defeating John C. Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephen A. Douglas in the 1860 presidential election. -
The Civil War begins
After Lincolns election, the southern states seceded from the union. A few months later the south attacked a union fort and started the civil war. -
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while he was attending a play at the Ford's Theater. -
The Civil War ends
After 4 years of fighting and many lives lost the south surrendered.
