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    leaves behind a legacy for many years to come. Abraham Lincoln is a hero because he defied all odds that were against him. He rose above the matter at hand to conquer what he believed was right and just. He abolished slavery‚ excelled in the licoln-douglus debates‚ and was a great leader making him an influential and trust person. In the 1800’s‚ slavery was abroad and the African Americans were perceived as property. To abolish slavery‚ Abraham Lincoln first issued the emancipation proclamation.

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    Abraham Lincoln‚ the civil war leader that defeated slavery and made the United States whole again. Mr. Lincoln had a difficult time growing up but he still managed to make his way to the top and become one of the best leaders in the history of the country. An important question about Abraham Lincoln is what was his legacy or what was he remembered for? There is plenty of things that Abe is remembered for but these are the main reasons he is remembered. Lincoln was a vital leader of the Union

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    Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the United States of America Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of all-time. Abe was born on February 12th‚ 1809‚ in Hardin Country‚ Kentucky. His childhood was very rough‚ his family war not a rich family at all‚ they lived in a one room log cabin for a little bit of Abe’s life. After that his father moved the family from Kentucky to Indiana because‚ slavery was a big thing in Kentucky‚ and his father hated slavery. His mother died when Abe

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    Aug. 2009 Abraham Lincoln - Hero or Racist? Abraham Lincoln is arguably one of the most interesting presidents in the history of the United States. Any research done on Lincoln will show‚ whether you agree or disagree with his philosophies‚ that he was‚ and still is‚ a fascinating historical figure. There have been numerous discussions regarding Lincoln before the Civil War‚ during the war as Commander In Chief‚ or his views on slavery and racial equality; furthermore‚ vast debates on his views‚ strategies

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    Emancipation Proclamation which played a role in bringing slavery in the United States to an end. The pioneer and drafter of the Emancipation was Abraham Lincoln. He‚ however‚ declared that the Emancipation Proclamation would operate towards fulfilling the enactment in both the southern and northern states. Therefore‚ Lincoln is considered as the most influential president in America. Lincoln’s’ achievement made him have various names and titles after his death. Lincoln was an honest person and president hence

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    end the day we become silent about things that matter‚” and what mattered 50 years ago‚ was finding a sense of equality in the world. That each person could feel as if they were all equal to one another‚ without feeling misplaced‚ but at home. King took a stand for people too scared to let their words be heard‚ taking on the walls that stood between segregation and equal rights. His strong words gave a sense of realization‚ that all people‚ black or white should have equal rights‚ and feel just as

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    Eight thousands one hundred one i- 8011 ii- 8111 iii- 8101 (b) Ten Thousand four i- 104 ii- 10004 iii- 1004 (c) Two lakh two hundred two i- 20022 ii- 20202 iii- 101001 2- The Table of 1 2 Section “B” 1- Add the following - i- Rs. P ii- Rs. P 8 37 122 35 + 5 35 + 101 15 2- Subtract the following i- Rs. P ii- Rs. P 500 00 215 36 - 401 45 - 43 64 3- Multiply the Following - i- 78 x 30 ii- 36 x 50 iii- 56

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    Abraham Lincoln was a man of humble beginnings who‚ though self-taught‚ rose to greatness through the many leadership qualities that he possessed. Quality traits that Lincoln possessed were honesty‚ integrity and a great devotion towards the rights of the people. It was probably through his impoverished upbringing that he formed such a bond with common folks. Lincoln was able to show the country that an ordinary person‚ with strong character and integrity‚ was capable of inspiring others to greatness

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    Abraham Lincoln had a unique style of leadership‚ that’s why he stands out to me as a great leader. Lincoln had characteristics that showed that he was honest‚ integrity‚ impartiality and showed ambition. Lincoln had such great influence of power‚ he was able to inspire the troops during the Civil War. Lincoln came from a simple farm boy to be the president of the United States of America that inspired the world. Abraham Lincoln had nearly no education at all. Lincoln had spent less than 12 months

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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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