2. Abraham Lincoln By Andrew Hill

3. Born Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin In Kentucky Feb. 12 th 1809

4. Died Abraham Lincoln was shot in Fords Theater. The next day he died.

5. Years in Presidency 1861to1865

6. Early Life He was a ferry boat captain He also owned a general store

7. Professional Life Abraham Lincoln was a Lawyer A post master Flat boat navigator

8. Political Journey He ran for governor but lost He also ran for U.S senator and won

9. Known For As President Abraham freed the slaves Gave a famous speech in Gettysburg The most admired president

10. Key events during Presidency He was in the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg Compromise of 1850 Kansas Nebraska act Battle of Antietam 13 th 14 th and 15 th amendments

11. Other Interesting Facts Lincoln chopped wood at the age of 8 At six foot four he is the tallest president He was the first Republican president

12. Schooling He only went to school for one year He taught himself by reading books

13. Credits www.Whitehouse.gov www.IMAhero.com www.Mybookmarks.com Pictures from clip art Books Leslie,Tonya 2008Abraham Lincoln Bellwether media Minneapolis Davis, Todd 2000 The new big book of U.S presidents Running press Philadelphia

14. More credits Davis, Kenneth 2002 Don’t Know much about the presidents harperchildrens China Bausem,Ann 2001 Our country's presidents Ivy pages Washington D.C Clevelend,Will Yo Millard Millard 1993 Millbrook press Brookfield

15. Quiz How many years did Lincoln go to school A 6 B 1 C most of his life

16. Answer B one year