Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln led the Union during the Civil War. This topic is part of U.S. Presidents within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 12 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Abraham Lincoln was president during what major U.S. conflict?

Answer: Civil War

Bonus fact: Lincoln led the Union during the Civil War.

What proclamation issued by Lincoln declared enslaved people free in rebelling states?

Answer: Emancipation Proclamation

Bonus fact: It took effect on January 1, 1863.

At what famous 1863 speech did Lincoln begin with 'Four score and seven years ago'?

Answer: Gettysburg Address

Bonus fact: The Gettysburg Address was delivered at a battlefield cemetery dedication.

Kushner co-wrote the screenplay for which Steven Spielberg film about Abraham Lincoln?

Answer: Lincoln

Bonus fact: Kushner received an Oscar nomination for the screenplay.

On what date did Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?

Answer: November 19, 1863

Bonus fact: Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address during the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery on November 19, 1863.

Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

Answer: John Wilkes Booth

Bonus fact: Booth was a well-known actor and Confederate sympathizer.

Whom does the Lincoln Memorial honor?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Bonus fact: Lincoln was the 16th U.S. president.

Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Bonus fact: Lincoln spoke at the dedication of a military cemetery.

The U.S. secession crisis began after the election of which president?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Bonus fact: Lincoln's 1860 election accelerated Southern secession.

Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Bonus fact: The Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863.

Who was president of the United States during the Civil War?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Bonus fact: Lincoln was president from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.

What political effect did the fall of Atlanta have in the North in 1864?

Answer: It strengthened Abraham Lincoln's reelection prospects

Bonus fact: The victory improved Northern morale just weeks before the presidential election.

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