Abraham Lincoln - Biography and Events
This section contains biographies and articles on important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln.
President 16 - Abraham Lincoln - Presidents Series
Description: This biography describes the entire life of Abraham Lincoln in seven easy-to-read, captivating pages!
Abraham Lincoln Biography in Seven Pages
Description: This biography describes the entire life of Abraham Lincoln in seven easy-to-read, captivating pages!
Abraham Lincoln Interactive Map
Description: This interactive map allows students to click and learn about the important American places in the life of Abraham Lincoln.
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln - Historical Account
Description: This online article describes the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and its aftermath.
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln Biography
Description: This is a full biography of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
The Escape of John Wilkes Booth Interactive Map and Scavenger Hunt
Description: This interactive map activity allows students to follow the escape route of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by exploring important historical locations from Ford's Theatre to the Garrett farm in Virginia. Students can use the animated timeline, clickable map markers, detailed historical descriptions, and an interactive multiple-choice scavenger hunt with instant feedback, printable worksheets, and answer keys to better understand the events of April 1865 and the nationwide manhunt that followed.
Abraham Lincoln Legends
Description: This page describes some of the famous legends surrounding Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln's Cooper Union Speech
Description: This article describes the content and significance of Lincoln's landmark Cooper Union speech.
The Republican National Convention of 1860
Description: This article describes Abraham Lincoln's improbable selection at the landmark Republican National Convention of 1860 in Chicago.
Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat
Description: This article describes the history of Abraham Lincoln's Iconic top hat.
Election of 1860
Description: This page describes Abraham Lincoln's victory in the 1860 Presidential election.
Lincoln's Cabinet - A Historical Account
Description: This article provides short biographies on members of the Lincoln cabinet such as Seward, Stanton, Chase, and others. Biography.
The Trent Affair and Confederate Hope for Foreign Recognition
Description: This article describes the how the Trent Affair nearly resulted in a second war for the Union against Great Britain.
Emancipation Proclamation
Description: This article describes the landmark Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln.
Gettysburg Address - Historical Account
Description: This article provides the history of the Gettysburg Address, the text of the speech, and a translation of its meaning.
Gettysburg Address - Video
Description: This great video tells about the history and significance of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Ms. Laura Keene - Making History with a Dying President
Description: This article describes one of the bizarre events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln - the Laura Keene episode. Laura Keene, an actress, insisted on cradling the head of the dying president before he died and her request was GRANTED. Learn all about Ms. Keene by reading this article.
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