Lincoln University

1. What professional and political experience did Abraham Lincoln accumulate before becoming President? Abraham Lincoln had no professional experience neither did he went to any law school. He taught himself to read and be a lawyer. Lincoln left his father’s home and his father’s way of life for good when he was twenty-one years old. He was very energetic and eager to learn everything. He worked as a field hand, mended fences, worked at a blacksmith shop, the gristmill, hauled freight on the…

brilliant Presidents were known for their significant accomplishments like leading the U.S.in the difficult battles the country faced. These outstanding men define how they took our country to a whole different aspect in making different changes. Lincoln viewed as one of the most popular and influential presidents of all time. His intelligence of speech gave him the blessing of being able to write and communicate those quotes that gave encouragement. Now they are recognized plastered on walls of…

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, Lincoln tried to stop disunion; however,…

Is College Essential? I chose not to take the college route. After highschool i wasn't sure what i wanted to pursue as my career. Apparently, I had a knack for acting. My salary was small unlike my sister who attended college and became a doctor. It is common sense that a doctor would have a higher paying salary than a fairly new actor. Although becoming a doctor sounds much safer financially than being an actor at the end of my acting career i was earning double my sisters salary. Does this…

Martin Luther King jr’s original name was Michael, and Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday. Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Junior were both major civil rights leaders. Martin Luther King jr. and Abraham Lincoln lead very important lives. They both did great things for black rights, but went about it in different ways. Martin Luther King jr.’s life was very interesting. Martin’s early life was about college and learning. Martin was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta.…

Lincoln’s rhetoric during his presidency From an Illinois lawyer, to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most celebrated historical and political figures of all time. He led the United States through its civil war and paved the way to the abolition of slavery. Not only a proficient politician, but also an amazing rhetorician, Lincoln is the author of some of the most memorable speeches and letters in the American history such as: the Gettysburg Address,…

Oakes, a historian and renowned professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, is also the author of the book The Radical and the Republican. His book goes into details depicting the debates and the civil war, which took place in the mid-1800.These debates were focused on Fredericks Douglass’s attitude towards slavery and the emancipation of slaves, as well as the political attitude of Abraham Lincoln. Oakes story is voiced through the lives of these two great spokesmen,…

On February 12th in 1806 the country did not know one of the most influential presidents would be born, Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln grew up he overcame the hardships he was up against. He came from a hardworking family that did not have any education nor did they have much in an economical sense. Somehow Abraham Lincoln was able to come from an uneducated family to becoming a lawyer, apart of the House of Representatives, and finally the president of the United States. As the country 's 16th…

In his book, The Real Lincoln: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War, Thomas J. DiLorenzo questions validity of the revered symbol of emancipation that is Abraham Lincoln. Found within the pages of The Real Lincoln is a series of allegations towards Lincoln and his legacy. Throughout the work, DiLorenzo questions both the actions of President Lincoln’s Administration and the intentions. DiLorenzo claims that Lincoln used his power as the President of the United States…

becoming one of the best presidents known to history, Abraham Lincoln had a regular childhood. Originally, Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky on February 12th, 1809. Lincoln had little education growing up. However, when he was not working for his father on his farm, he was constantly reading. One of Lincoln’s friends called him a “manic” for examining books late at night. Even though he had little education, Abraham Lincoln was very intelligent. He attained his knowledge on his…