Abraham lincoln by wonwoo
President Abraham Lincoln was the 16th present of the united states from 1861 to 1865 Abraham is the person that said “slavery is wrong, morally, and poli?cally. Abrahams main goal was to save the union fort in south Carolina. As a president he promised to save the U.S.’s government of the people ,by the people, for the people at GeFy burg. Did you know? Abraham made the last Thursday of November a thanks giving day?
Presidency and civil war The civil war began in 1861. The civil war was a war that from the south there has to be slavery and the north slavery is wrong there should be no slavery.
Early life
Accomplishments Abraham Lincoln has several accomplishments in his name. One of his greatest accomplishments was the implementation of the Proclamation of Emancipation, which brought an end to the cruel practice of slavery in the country. Though it did not become effective immediately after he conceived it, the Proclamation helped the process to a great extent. Unfortunately, Lincoln was assassinated before the 13th enactment could become effective. President Lincoln passed the Homestead Act, which allowed the poorer people in the east to get land in the western part of the country. The Morrill Act was passed to ensure that every state had an agricultural and mechanical college. The National Banking Act helped all the banks to be nationalized and get connected through networks in the United States. When Lincoln took office the country was in a chaotic state in the Civil War. His excellent foreign policy made sure that America did not come under attack from any foreign countries because of the unrest in the country due to the Civil War. Among the many famous speeches, the Gettysburg speech is considered his best. It had a significant impact on his political career and the people of the country. It also initiated the end of slavery and made a significant change in the thought process in every American’s heart. Today, many believe among all the presidents that governed the United States, Abraham Lincoln was the wisest among all. He is the role model for every president that gets elected to the Oval Office.
Death and Assassina?on  Lincoln went to Ford There in Washington, D.C, on the night of April 14. During the play John Wilkes Booth, a young actor and slavery supporter, shot Lincoln in the head. Lincoln died the next morning
Sources
Lincoln Abraham Primary Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica online school edition rogerjnorton.com smart about the president Lincoln Abraham Honesty Abe www.historyking.com/American-‐History/political-‐history/abraham-‐lincoln/Abraham-‐lincoln-‐ Accomplishments-‐In-‐Life.html