Abraham Lincoln / a photo-illustrated biography by T. M. Usel ; historical consultant : Steve Potts. Author: Usel‚ T. M. Imprint:Mankato‚ Minn. : Bridgestone Books : : Capstone Press‚ 1996. Physical Description24 p. : ill.‚ photos. Note:This book presents the life story of the sixteenth president of the United States who is known for ending slavery in the U.S. Note:Includes index. Note:Includes glossary. Note:Includes chronology. Library Shelf Location Call
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there can be no doubt but that Lincoln would have fared poorly. Not much more could have been said for him even a year later‚ when Lincoln thought that he would lose his bid for reelection. It would take Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse and his own death a week later to propel Lincoln into the pantheon of presidential greatness. And Lincoln’s canonization began almost immediately. Within days of his death‚ his life was being compared to Jesus Christ. Lincoln was portrayed to a worshipping
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Austin De Castro Mr. Markert U.S. History H-7 5/20/11 Abraham Lincoln: Good or Bad Wartime President? Abraham Lincoln was thought up as one of the greatest presidents to have ever lived but contrary to belief he was actually a terrible wartime president. He had many people of his own cabinet‚ such as Salmon Chase‚ who connived against him while also having to deal with riots and protests against his war policies (Basler 75). Others say Lincoln was a tyrant for suspending writs of habeas corpus‚ repressing
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owners‚ creating an even bigger economic dependency on slavery for the south. Such a strong focus on manual slave labor for farming prevented the south from keeping up with the industrial and financial growth of the north. Leading up to the American Revolution women were socially and economically beneath men. They were expected to be diligent wives and mothers without legal rights‚ such as the ability to vote or own property. Women’s social and political roles began to change during the civil war
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The Second Industrial Revolution is also known as the Technological Revolution. The second industrial revolution started in the late nineteenth century and continued through the 1930’s. The revolution supplied great opportunities for American people along with troubling times. The second industrial revolution changed the lives of the working population for the better and the worse. Most of the workers had an increase in the standard of living but at the same time they experienced harsh and dangerous
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most is Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln really affected everyone’s life without him good morals in the courtroom and slavery might still be rampant today. I don’t have a personal relationship with Abraham Lincoln but he has severely affected our lives and our views on equality. The qualities that make Abraham Lincoln a hero is that he is caring‚ determined‚ and honest. Abraham Lincoln is a hero to many people he was very caring there were many examples to prove this is true. Abraham Lincoln grew up
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Summary of The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin Regardless of Fredrick Douglass’ assumption that “nothing new could be said about Abraham Lincoln‚” Doris Kearns Goodwin provided a new perspective in the investigation of our sixteenth president in her book‚ Team of Rival: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln‚ by looking at Lincolns interactions with the three men who were his rivals during the 1860 Republican presidential nomination. Goodwin revealed a more three-dimensional
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Abraham Lincoln‚ George Washington‚ and Tomas Jefferson. They all were presedents of the united states of america and they improved the country forever. They were legends‚ people that left a mark on everyone. But who do you think left the biggest mark? Had the greatest triumph? I beleive that they all had a great part in building society and where i live today‚ but i think that Abraham Lincoln had the biggest affect on how we live today. Abraham Lincoln is known for being the big guy because he
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http://americanhistory.about.com/od/abrahamlincoln/p/plincoln.htm Martin Kelly‚ Abraham Lincoln - 16th President of the United States retrieved October 20‚ 2010 from the World Wide Web: Mata Amritanandamayi Mata Amritanandamayi. Retrieved October 18‚ 2010 from the World Wide Web: http://www.iloveindia.com/spirituality/gurus/mata-amritanandmayi.html Mata Amritanandamayi Mr. Lincoln ’s Personality‚ By Richard J. Behn‚ Abraham Lincoln ’s Personality retrieved October 20‚ 2010 from the World Wide Web: http://www
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According to historians‚ Abraham Lincoln is considered to be one of the greatest Presidents of all time. Abraham Lincoln possessed all the qualities that an outstanding leader has. He was one of the bravest and respected presidents that we have ever had. During his tenure as president he had many accomplishments as president of our very young country. One of the best but yet toughest decision he made was to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus in order to push down the rebellion and in the interest
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