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    Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest abolitionists in history, who became known as a “mythological hero” and “lawgiver” to African-American people. He is also known for being a martyr for dying during his fight to finally abolish slavery. Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 to parents Tomas and Nancy Lincoln in a log cabin located in Hardin County, Kentucky. When Abraham was young, his mother passed away from tremetol-a milk sickness- which caused young Lincoln to become depressed, causing him…

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    In January 1st, 1863, the famous Emancipation Proclamation – an official document that seeks to end slavery, was issued by Abraham Lincoln - the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln has been well-known for his effort and decision towards ending slavery back in the 19th century. With persistence characteristic, he navigated simultaneously to maintain national unity, resolve the civil war, while also freeing the slaves. He was re-elected president in 1964. The following year, the Federal…

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    The assassination of Abraham Lincoln was a very tragic and unfortunate event that took place over a century ago. It had quite the impact on America and the entirety of American history, and to fully understand the entire concept one would have to dive a little deeper into some research. Some lesser known aspects could be exactly who did it, how exactly it happened, and what exactly happened to the perpetrator(s). Abraham Lincoln was killed in Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. on April 14th of…

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    Abraham Lincoln had underground activities helped him won the election of 1860s. Because his victory of the election, therefore the independence of the South and the civil war became inevitable. Since the result of the election of 1860s is another major effect than “Slavery”, which means Abraham Lincoln has played important role in the beginning of The Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, he prevented the separation of the Union and not only won the…

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    This nation was born in liberty and all men were created equal. The Gettysburg Address written by Abraham Lincoln talks about how the soldiers fought for our freedom and how the ground they are standing on can not be as sacred as they made it during that civil war. Lincoln was sarisfied that the soldiers were to rest on that sacred ground. Lincoln applies repetition, alliteration, and antithesis as a result of expressing and directing to the audience why the world will never escape what those…

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    Compare and Contrast Essay first, however, Lincoln did not have the intentions to end slavery. He just wanted to save the Union. But later he realized how terrible slavery really was. Also, they were both very important figures for slaves. They both brought hope to all of the slaves because they made them feel that one day they would be free from their masters and could be whoever they wanted to be. Lastly, both Lincoln and Tubman had many people to help them along the way. Tubman had all the…

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    Civil War Dbq Analysis

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    Abraham Lincoln’s election was the third catalyst for the Civil war. Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president in 1860, and he was reelected in 1864. Since Lincoln was pro-anti slavery, so he advocated “free soil”, or the prohibition of slavery (Dictorionary.com). Since he supported free soilers, the South saw Lincoln as a huge threat to slaveholding. In response to his 1860 election victory, eleven southern states seceded from the Union. (Visions of America Volume 1). As a result,…

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    the United States have very different economies. The north revolved around manufacturing and industry, while having some agriculture on a small-scale. The South had been bullied by the North for too long; last straw came in November 1860 when Abraham Lincoln won the Presidential Election. The South knew that the heart of their economy (slavery) was in danger of emancipation. Within three months, seven states, out of an eventual eleven, from the South seceded from the United States…

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    Slavery is arguably one of the biggest and most recognized disagreements that would eventually lead to the civil war. The disagreement in where the future of slavery would lead ultimately resulted in the separation of the southern states, causing the northern states to fight in order to preserve the union. The abolitionist movement in the 18th century originated in the North, which is where the initial disagreement began. Once the Missouri compromise was put into place which banned slavery in…

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    “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” – Abraham Lincoln. In the 1860’s the economy was failing, Abraham Lincoln was voted president, and he is getting rid of slavery. The shots fired at fort Sumter made the war reality. Neither the north nor south was really prepared. Each side had some advantages. Robert E.Lee, a gradute or the U.S military acadamy at west point, lee had served in the mexican…

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