Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the Civil War and worked to keep the Union united. He is renowned for the Gettysburg Address and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves in the Confederacy. Lincoln taught himself to read and write, was known for his honesty, and helped standardize US currency before being assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in 1865.

1. What do you know about the United States?

2. Do you know who the 16th President was?

3. Abraham Lincolnwas the 16th president of the United States.

4. Why is Abraham Lincoln so important to US History?

5. Abraham Lincoln was the president during the Civil War.

6. He was determined to keep the United States of America united as one country.

7. He gave one of the most famous speeches in US history…The Gettysburg Address

8. The Gettysburg Address is still a renowned speech today because of its depiction and appreciation for the freedoms given in America as well as a profound dedication to fallen heroes in the Civil War.

9. Lincoln was responsible for the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

10. The Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom to the slaves in the Confederacy.

11. Some facts about Lincoln.

12. Lincoln did not go to school. He taught himself how to read and write.

13. Abraham Lincoln was also known as “Honest Abe” because he was apt to also being honest and trustworthy, going out of his way to prove his character.

14. He was a member of the Republican Party.

15. He was married to a woman named Mary Todd and had four children with her.

16. He passed the National Banking Act in 1863 which resulted in standardized currency

17. Lincoln was assassinated on April 14th, 1856 at Ford’s Theatre in Washington by an actor named John Wilkes Booth.

18. Ways we honor Abraham Lincoln.

19. The Lincoln Monument located in Washington DC.

20. Mount Rushmore located in South Dakota.

21. Abraham Lincoln:President, Republican, Honored US Citizen, Good Man.