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Lesson 50 Abraham Lincoln

16th American President (1809 - 1865)

helped his father --- on the farm in 1818 --- his mother died

in 1861 became President studied law --- became a lawyer

the Civil War -- broke out slaves --- on the farm the Civil War (1861 - 1865) -- broke out

of the people by the people for the people 民有、民治、民享 November 19th 1863

Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb in Springfield, Illinois on April 14th, 1865 -- shot Abraham Lincoln’s Tomb in Springfield, Illinois

in Washington DC Lincoln Memorial

Lesson 50 Abraham Lincoln

born on February 12th, 1809 in Kentucky

helped his father on the farm

His mother died in 1818.

His father’s second wife was kind to him.

studied law became a lawyer

Slaves are working on the farm.

Lincoln became interested in politics.

16th American President (1860 - 1865)

The Civil War broke out in 1861.

became President again

shot on April 14th, 1865

Ford’s Theatre

greatest Abraham Lincoln is considered as one of the of all American presidents. Abraham Lincoln

1. The text is about Abraham Lincoln’s ___. A. early life in Kentucky B. life as a politician C. whole life D. life as a lawyer C. whole life

2. Which sentence carries the main idea of the third paragraph? A. The North defeated the South. B. The North and the South began to have a fight. C. After Lincoln became President, he worked harder for the freedom of the slaves. D. In the end the North won. C. After Lincoln became President, he worked harder for the freedom of the slaves.

3. Although Abraham Lincoln liked reading very much, he had received ___. A. little education B. no education C. a little education D. good education C. a little education

Para 1 Abraham Lincoln, the son of a poor family, was born in Kentucky, USA, on February 12th, 1809. … But the family was so poor that the boy could not get many books. He spent very little time at school, perhaps no more than a year in all.

4. In Lincoln’s whole life, he fought for the right of ______. A. black people B. white people C. all the people D. white and black people C. all the people

Para. 4 In 1864, Lincoln became President of the United States for the second time. But he had many enemies. … They hated Lincoln because he fought for the freedom of all people. On April 14th, 1865 Lincoln was shot at a theatre in Washington, D.C. He died early the next morning. ...

5. What do the Americans think of Abraham Lincoln? A. They think highly of him. B. They consider him to be a good lawyer. C. They think him to be a nice man but not a good president. D. They think he had too little education to be fit for his post. A. They think highly of him.

Last Para. …; the people had considered him to be a great leader, and a wise, kind and honest man. Today, Abraham Lincoln is considered as one of the greatest of all American presidents.

His death childhood 16th American President Youth

Lincoln’s childhood  born in Kentucky --- Feb. 12th, 1809  his mother --- died --- 1818  so … poor --- could not get many books

Lincoln’s Youth  As --- worked --- a store --- later  studied law --- became  against --- slavery  worked -- a free state -- all the people

16th American President --- joined up --- set free  1860 --- President --- harder --- for  not right --- break away from  in 1861 --- broke out --- in the end --- joined up --- set free

His death  1864 --- President --- the second time  many enemies --- because --- fought for  April 14th, 1865 --- shot --- died

1809 1865 1864 1860 1818

Abraham Lincoln was born. 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born. 1818 1864 1860 1865 His mother died. Abraham Lincoln became President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln became President for the second time. Abraham Lincoln was shot dead at a theatre.

Abraham Lincoln is considered as one of the greatest of all American Presidents. He was born in Kentucky, on Feb 12th, 1809. When he was a young man, he studied law and became a lawyer. In 1860, he became the 16th President of the United States. One year later, the Civil War broke out. As a result, the North won. On April 14th, 1865, Lincoln was shot at a theatre and died the next morning.

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