III. On the basis of the information provided in the box below, write a short bio-sketch of Abraham Lincoln.

Born: 1809 in Northern Kentucky

Family: Father- wealthy farmer, lost his land when Lincoln was 7, moved to Indiana. Mother died when he was 9, family moved to Illinois soon after.

Education: Little formal education, loved to read. Studied law by reading law books-became a lawyer in 1837, Springfield, Illinois.

Political Career: began early served in state Legislature, in the U. S House of Representatives. Gifted Speaker, speeches against slavery, nomination for Presidency- won in 1860. Reelected in 1864.

Death: assassinated by John WilksBooth on April 15, 1865. Remembered for wisdom, compassion, patriotism

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