What was Abraham Lincoln 's life like leading up to, as well as during his presidency, and what? What action did he make in order to contribute to society and what led up to these important decisions. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and he was one of the most prominent and influential presidents up to date. He led the win of the American Civil War for the Union as well as abolished Slavery. We can look at his Childhood, adult life, and his political activism to further understand how he became the great man that we all know him as today. Though this, we can understand his perspective and will to achieve greatness. We will truly be able to understand what factors contribute to the goals and attributions of this great man.
Understanding Abraham Lincoln’s child life would help us
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Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809. (Burlingame, 2015). His family was humble, but he tried to make the most that he could of himself. For the first seven years of his life, his family lived in a single room log house built by Abe’s father, Thomas Lincoln. (Burlingame, 2015). The Lincoln family the moved from their home in Kentucky to Perry County, Indiana (Burlingame, 2015). After some time, Thomas Lincoln was able to buy land there and allow the family to formally settle down. (Burlingame, 2015). Here, his where his father maintained two jobs. (Burlingame, 2015). He worked as a farmer as well as a carpenter to provide for his wife, Abe, and Sarah (Abe’s older sister.) (Burlingame, 2015). He built a slightly larger, makeshift log home. (Burlingame,