Lincoln’sbiography

1、Lincolns Boyhood YearsAbraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in 1809 in Kentucky. His parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. The Lincolns lived on the farm where Abraham was born for two years. Lincolns Boyhood YearsWhen Abraham was 8 years old, his family moved to Indiana. He helped his father bui

2、ld a log cabin which was ready to live in during the winter of 1817. Lincolns Boyhood YearsAbraham loved to read, but the family was poor and the boy could not get many books. Abe would read whenever he could, even while he rested from plowing the fields! Abraham Grows UpLincoln grew to be a tall an

3、d strong teenager. In 1828, at 19, he helped to take a flatboat down the Ohio River to New Orleans. There Lincoln saw for the first time slaves being sold in the marketplace. Lincoln would work to end slavery for the rest of his life. Abraham Grows UpLincoln studied law in his spare time and became

4、a lawyer in 1836. Lincoln met Mary Todd, a lively girl from Kentucky. They were married in November of 1842 when Lincoln was 33 years old. Lincolns Early PoliticsLincoln believed that the United States stood for freedom for all. He wanted to become a United States Senator. In 1858, Lincoln debated S

5、tephen Douglas who was also a candidate for the Senate from Illinois. The two men made speeches in seven cities, debating the issue of slavery. Lincolns Early PoliticsMany people in the country during this time owned slaves. There were also many Americans who thought slavery was wrong. Abraham Linco

6、ln thought that this argument about slavery was dividing the country. Lincoln worked hard to end slavery and made many powerful speeches to spread his ideas. Lincolns Early PoliticsBecause of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln became known across the United States. Lincoln decided to run for presi

7、dent in 1860. Lincoln As PresidentLincoln became the 16th President of the United States on March 4, 1861. It was a difficult time to be president. Many Southern states who did not agree with Lincoln about slavery seceded, or declared that they were not a part of the United States. The Civil War beg

8、an in April, 1861. Lincoln As PresidentUnder Lincolns leadership, his Union army won the Civil War in 1865. The nation was reunited and the salves were set free.The people loved him as an inspiring leader and a wise, warm-hearted,honest man. But the slave owners and those who had grown rich on the w

9、ork of slaves hated him.Lincoln As PresidentOn April 14, 1865, Lincoln attended a play at Fords Theatre. A shot rang through the crowded theater. John Wilkes Booth had shot the President! President Lincoln died on the morning of April 15Lincoln As PresidentAmericans grieved at the loss of their President. Both Lincolns friends and enemies praised his selflessness and kindly spirit after his death. A train carried his body across the country so that thousands of mourners could pay their respects to Abraham Lincoln for th