Why is Abraham Lincoln significant?

Answer 1

The Presidents before him never made a law to keep the states together.Abraham Lincoln said he would do whatever it takes to keep the states together because they had a right to leave, a few almost did. He won the Civil war that involved the slaves. Not everyone loved him some hated him but from my perspective he was the greatest president the world ever had and ever will have.

Answer 2

Abraham Lincoln is a legend for leading the Union through the Civil War, and for being the first president to be assassinated. Some other facets of Lincoln are legendary: his "Rail Splitter" image; "Great Emancipator" for his work toward ending slavery, and his tophat.

Answer 3

Historical Significance:

Abraham Lincoln is considered by many scholars to have been the best President. He is credited with holding the Union together and leading the North to victory in the Civil War. Further, his actions and beliefs led to the emancipation of African-Americans from the bonds of slavery.

Events and Accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln's Presidency:

The main event of Lincoln's presidency was the Civil War that lasted from 1861-65. Eleven states seceded from the Union, and Lincoln firmly believed in the importance of not only defeating the Confederation but eventually reuniting North and South.

In September 1862, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. This freed the slaves in all Southern states. In 1864, Lincoln promoted Ulysses S. Grant to be Commander of all Union forces. Sherman's raid on Atlanta helped clench Lincoln's reelection in 1864. In April, 1865, Richmond fell and Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse. During the Civil War, Lincoln curbed civil liberties including suspending the writ of habeas corpus. However, at the end of the Civil War, the Confederate officers were allowed to return home with dignity. In the end, the war was the most costly in American history. Slavery was forever ended with the passage of the 13th amendment.

Due to opposition to Virginia's secession from the Union, West Virginia broke off from the state in 1863 and was admitted to the Union. Also, Nevada was made a state in 1864.

Other than the Civil War, during Lincoln's administration the Homestead Act was passed which allowed squatters to take title to 160 acres of land after having lived in it for five years which helped populate the Great Plains.

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Answer 4

because he was willing to fight for wot was right and didnt care wot other people thought. he showed great acts of heroism

Answer 5

Abraham Lincoln helped free the slaves from South In United States and fought the US Civil War to preserve the Union.

Answer 6

because of what he did to end slavery and to help america and his speech

Answer 7

yes he turned into superman