WHO WAS ABRAHAM LINCOLNBY JANET B. PASCALILLUSTRATED BY JOHN O’ BRIEN

By Ryan 3A

BACKGROUND

Born on February 12, 1809 Abe’s mom dies Marries Mary Todd in Spingfield, MA 16th president of the United States Only 1 year of schooling Was in the Civil War Got shot by John Wilkes Booth

ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS FAMOUS BECAUSE

He was the 16th president of the United States

Wanted to abolish slavery Won the Civil War

DID YOU KNOW?

He issued the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery

He was born in a 1 roomed log cabin with a dirt floor and no windows

Lincoln’s family was divided because of slavery

Gave an important speech called the Gettysburg Address