Abraham Lincoln: 16th U.S. President
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the life, presidency, and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on key historical events.
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Abraham Lincoln: 16th U.S. President
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of Abraham Lincoln's life and presidency.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led the country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Union and abolishing slavery. Before his presidency, Lincoln was a self-taught lawyer, a Whig Party leader, and served one term in the United States House of Representatives.
1. What number president was Abraham Lincoln?
12th
14th
16th
18th
2. What major event occurred during Lincoln's presidency?
World War I
The Great Depression
The Civil War
The Cold War
3. Before becoming president, Lincoln worked as a .
4. Lincoln's main goal during the Civil War was to preserve the .
5. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while still in office.
True
False
6. Lincoln was born into a wealthy family.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States