25. Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Leader

By mktales-admin on December 19, 2024 | A2 Reading, history

Abraham Lincoln was an important figure in American history. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Lincoln grew up in a poor family, but he loved reading and learning. Even though he didn’t have much formal education, he studied hard and became a lawyer.

Lincoln is best known for being the 16th President of the United States. He became president in 1861, just before the Civil War began. The Civil War was a big conflict between the northern states and the southern states over the issue of slavery.

One of Lincoln’s most famous speeches is the Gettysburg Address. He gave this speech during the Civil War in 1863. In it, he talked about the importance of freedom and equality for all people. He said that the United States should be a country where everyone has the same rights.

Lincoln also played a big role in ending slavery in the United States. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were free. This was a huge step toward ending slavery in America.

Sadly, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, just after the Civil War ended. But his legacy lives on. He is remembered as a great leader who fought for freedom and equality for all Americans.

“Stand with anybody that stands RIGHT. Stand with him while he is right and PART with him when he goes wrong.”

Test 25

1. Where was Abraham Lincoln born?

A) In a mansion

B) In a log cabin

C) In a castle

D) In a farmhouse

2. What was Abraham Lincoln’s profession before becoming president?

A) Teacher

B) Farmer

C) Lawyer

D) Doctor