Abraham Lincoln

by Ivan

Early Life
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was born in a modest family. Abraham had to work hard each and every day splitting logs and other manual labor. He also worked hard to excel in his studies on his free time.

Later Life
In Abrahams later life he was a lawyer. He was elected to the House of Representatives and tried to gain nomination for the Senate in 1858. Although he lost this election. Abrahams Lincoln's debating skills caused him to become well known within the Republican Party. This reputation caused him to be elected as republican nominee president in 1860.


Accomplishments
Abraham accomplishments were that he was widely regarded as one of Americas most influential and important presidents. As well as saving the union Lincoln was viewed as embodying the ideals of honesty and integrity.


Changes to the World
He freed the slaves because he didn’t feel it was right. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that said, freedom to all slaves in any state in the United States of America.


Websites
"http://eh.wikipeddion.org./wiki/emancipation">http://eh.wikipeddion.org./wiki/emancipation prolamation

http://www.biographyonline.net/poeple/people/who-changed-the-world.