The United States has a long list of people that have made this the great country it is today. I chose two men that have made a big impact and contribution to this country. Abraham Lincoln is the American president that lead our country through the Civil War. He destroyed the slavery that was such a big part of our American lifestyle all the way up until 1865. Although, he did not have such an easy childhood. He was assassinated on April 14th, 1865. The second person is Mark Twain. He is considered America's most famous literary icon. His long list of books goes on and on. His most popular book is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
President Lincoln was very close with his family. They grew up in a small town and they were regularly involved …show more content…
His mother died at a young age of milk sickness. Milk sickness comes from the milk, dairy product, or meat from a cow that has fed on white snakeroot plant. This poison is called tremetol. She died when Abraham was only 9 years old. Lincoln had many different responsibilities when he was young. He dropped most of them to study law when he later served legislature for the US and Illinois. He ran for senate in 1854 and 1858 and was defeated both times. He did not give up, instead he ran for US president in 1860 and won the election. Lincoln’s biggest accomplishment was when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that begin the process of freeing the american slaves. This was a big deal because slavery had been apart of American tradition since the early 1500’s. He looked past his rough childhood, did not give up when everyone else would’ve and he became one of the best presidents the US has ever had. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” …show more content…
He grew up with 3 siblings. When he was a young 12 years old his father died of epilepsy. This sudden death left his mom raising 4 children alone. As soon as they were old enough, Twain, his brothers, and sisters had to work to help support the family. Twain later became a steamboat pilot. He earned $250 per month, almost $155,000 a year in today’s dollars. He enjoyed this job enough to convince his brother, Henry to pursue the same job. In 1858 Henry Clemens was training to be a steamboat captain as well when the boat exploded and threw the 20 year old into the water. He sustained major injuries. Samuel took the blame completely because he felt like it was his fault. Mark Twain’s accomplishments cannot be ranked, but his most popular book sells 200,000 copies a year. No matter how you look at the successes of these men, no doubt did they do some amazing things for our country. Abraham Lincoln didn’t give up when he lost the elections for senate. Instead, he ran for president of the United States. Not only did he win, but he went down in the books for best president to lead our country. Mark Twain lived a rough childhood but he proved that no matter where you start, with hard work you can do anything you set your mind
President Lincoln was very close with his family. They grew up in a small town and they were regularly involved …show more content…
His mother died at a young age of milk sickness. Milk sickness comes from the milk, dairy product, or meat from a cow that has fed on white snakeroot plant. This poison is called tremetol. She died when Abraham was only 9 years old. Lincoln had many different responsibilities when he was young. He dropped most of them to study law when he later served legislature for the US and Illinois. He ran for senate in 1854 and 1858 and was defeated both times. He did not give up, instead he ran for US president in 1860 and won the election. Lincoln’s biggest accomplishment was when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that begin the process of freeing the american slaves. This was a big deal because slavery had been apart of American tradition since the early 1500’s. He looked past his rough childhood, did not give up when everyone else would’ve and he became one of the best presidents the US has ever had. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” …show more content…
He grew up with 3 siblings. When he was a young 12 years old his father died of epilepsy. This sudden death left his mom raising 4 children alone. As soon as they were old enough, Twain, his brothers, and sisters had to work to help support the family. Twain later became a steamboat pilot. He earned $250 per month, almost $155,000 a year in today’s dollars. He enjoyed this job enough to convince his brother, Henry to pursue the same job. In 1858 Henry Clemens was training to be a steamboat captain as well when the boat exploded and threw the 20 year old into the water. He sustained major injuries. Samuel took the blame completely because he felt like it was his fault. Mark Twain’s accomplishments cannot be ranked, but his most popular book sells 200,000 copies a year. No matter how you look at the successes of these men, no doubt did they do some amazing things for our country. Abraham Lincoln didn’t give up when he lost the elections for senate. Instead, he ran for president of the United States. Not only did he win, but he went down in the books for best president to lead our country. Mark Twain lived a rough childhood but he proved that no matter where you start, with hard work you can do anything you set your mind