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Abraham Lincoln was 16th President of the United States. He was in office from 1861 - 1865.
During this time he led the Union in the Civil War (1861 -1865) to prevent the Southern stated from seceding fromthe United States. He also stopped Britain from getting involved in the Civil War during the Trent Affair in 1861. In 1862 he signed the 'Homestead Act' which awarded 65 hectares of land to settlers who agreed to farm it for 5 years. In 1863 he issued the 'Emancipation Proclamation' on January 1st. This abolished slavery in states rebelling against the United States. Then in 1863 he introducted the National Banking System and standardized currency with the National Banking Act.
In 1865 Lincoln became the first President to be assassinated.
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∙ 12y agoas the 16th president, he abolished slavery and helped the army win the civil war.
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∙ 13y agoAbraham Lincoln ended slavery and forced servitude. He split the country and then re-untied it with the Civil War, therefore ending slavery in America.
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∙ 14y agoHe ended slavery.
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∙ 12y agobecome 16th president of America
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∙ 12y agofree slaves
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What Abraham Lincoln middle name?
Abraham Lincoln did not have a middle name. His parents never gave him one.
Who is the Holland Tunnel named after?
The Lincoln tunnel was one of many things named after Abraham Lincoln in New York
What was Abraham Lincoln's middle name?
Abraham Lincoln did not have a middle name. His parents never gave him one.
What did Abraham Lincoln do for your nation?
There are a number of things that Abraham Lincoln did for the nation. He abolished slavery and was the one who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a holiday among other achievements.
What is the biggest thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
One of the biggest things he did was end slavery.
What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's first wife?
Mary Todd Lincoln. He only had one wife.
What the first name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?
Mary Todd Lincoln. He only had one wife.
What was one of Abraham Lincoln's quotations?
Whatever you are Be a good one ~Abraham Lincoln
What was one of Abraham Lincoln's favorite book?
The Bible was one of Abraham Lincoln's favorite books.
Who is more famous Abraham Lincoln or Superman?
superman Lincoln, there isn't even a fair competition. When all the dust settles, Lincoln is the one who actually did things.
What was Abraham Lincoln's home name?
well as a child one was named Sinking Spring
Who is a famous historic person whose name starts with A?
How obvious is this one: ABRAHAM LINCOLN!!!
