101-1BB 30 April 2012 Why Abraham Lincoln Won the Election of 1860 The Election of 1860 was an interesting election because it split the nation in two and showed how divided America could get. Likewise‚ it was the last election before the Civil War and it was the first Republican victory. Abraham Lincoln‚ better known as Honest Abe‚ is mostly remembered for freeing slaves and of course‚ his top hat. On the other hand‚ Stephen A. Douglas is known as the Little Giant because of his political power and short
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Abraham Lincoln Throughout history‚ Abraham Lincoln is considered to be a national hero. Many Americans think of him as a great president‚ but do they know why? Abraham Lincoln had many qualities that exemplified him as a great leader such as: intelligence‚ motivation‚ experience‚ and organization skills. However he has one huge quality that does not reflect well on him as a great leader and could make him be considered a terrible hero for America. One quality could stain the office of the president
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discuss Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was both a great man and a hero. His heroic contributions include the preservation of the union‚ the vindication of democracy and the death of slavery. Abraham Lincoln was a man of humble beginnings. He was the son of poor American farmers‚ who worked his way through American politics to become one of America’s greatest leaders but his contribution to the death of slavery not only made him an American hero‚ but a hero to all. Abraham Lincoln‚ was a
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time was Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln had entered office at a bad time. There was slavery at the time that he was elected. Half of the nation that had elected him was so mad at him for what he had done. Abraham was trying to fight for black rights‚ but the others didn’t seem to understand that. For the people who had stayed loyal‚ thought little of him personally‚ like to themselves. One day‚ Lincoln was even threatened with assassination before he had even taken office. Abraham was once
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side‚ there was Jefferson Davis. On the Union side‚ there was Abraham Lincoln. Both leaders faced off in a battle for slaves. Abraham Lincoln was going to make a decision that would change America forever.. (Bridge)Abraham Lincoln was an incredible president because of his personality traits. (Thesis)Abraham Lincoln was truly a brilliant president because he was honest‚ intelligent‚ and an enthusiastic learner. (2)Abraham Lincoln‚ also known as “The Great Emancipator” was highly sincere because
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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He is also one of the most famous presidents ever. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He was also assassinated shortly after the end of the war. Abraham Lincoln did not agree with the concept of slavery. He wasn’t born "The Great Emancipator‚" though. He became The Great Emancipator‚ a major part of which included signing the Emancipation Proclamation. One interesting fact‚ though‚ is that he only freed the slaves in the
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Abraham Lincoln and Slavery Andrew Martin 11-17-2012 Abraham Lincoln‚ the sixteenth president of the United States of America‚ was a virtuous man who wanted only good for his country. There have been many opposing views on his presidency‚ some saying he was not fit and others saying he was one of the greatest. These are just opinions‚ and as everyone thinks differently from everyone else‚ there has and will always be opposing views. One thing that cannot be disputed
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Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was one of the best presidents in the United States. Lincoln was a family man who wanted to help everyone. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12‚ 1809. He was born in a log cabin in Hardin County‚ Kentucky his father’s name was Thomas and his mother’s name was Nancy. ¨Thomas and Nancy had two other children together Abraham had a older sister Sarah and a younger brother Thomas who died when he was just an infant
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people wonder how Abraham Lincoln is so great to hold the title as the Epitome of The Common Man. Abraham Lincoln is the Epitome of the Common Man because of his past characteristics‚ use of characteristics during presidency‚ and the consequences of his characteristics. His past characteristics played a major part in him becoming the president. Without some of the great characteristics from the start he probably would not have became the 16th president. Another way he used his characteristics in
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Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln‚ america’s greatest president‚ his legacy will never be forgotten. Abraham lincoln became president during the breaking point of our country making it even more challenging‚ as he had just became president a few days before. The union (the north) did the right thing by going to war with the confederates. It helped save our country to what it is today. On February 12‚ 1809 Abraham was born in a one room log cabin the floor as earth and their one bed made out of hay
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