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Abraham Lincoln: who changed the world
Abraham Lincoln has influenced the world a great deal. He has influenced the world with his achievements, and his outlook on humanity. His views will have a lasting influence on the world for all time.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, and one of the greatest leaders in American history. He was a noble, humane man who stood out because of his strong opinions. He was a superb politician, lawyer, congressman, and president. Lincoln had a lasting influence on American political, and social views. Sadly his life was cut short, when he was shot and killed.
On February 12,1809 Abraham Lincoln was born. He was born along the rivers of Kentucky. Lincoln spent most of his days farming, fishing, hunting, and doing chores. In 1816, Abraham and the Lincolns moved to Indiana. Soon the young Abraham Lincoln became very skilled in many lines of work, especially the axe. Abraham big for his age began work, with an axe, at 9 till he was 24.
In 1830 an epidemic of milk sick was rumored in Indiana. So in March 1830 Lincoln and his family set out for Illinois country. That same year Lincoln attended a political rally and was persuaded to speak on the behalf of a local candidate. It was Lincoln’s first political speech. Lincoln was said, to have given the best speech of the day. Little did he know this would be the start of a brilliant political career.
In 1831 Lincoln made a trip to New Orleans. There he started his political career. As soon as Lincoln arrived he joined a local political debate. There he mastered the art of debate. He met many new people and they all respected him and his skill to debate. When Lincoln would debate, he would always have a very unique style, and the ability to persuade anyone with reason, and an argument.
Abraham Lincoln had a brief military career. It started in 1832 when he ran for a seat at the Illinois House of Representatives. Lincoln was later elected for that seat and started his plea to end slavery. He soon grew more popular and more began to hear his opinions. During his term a group of Native Americans launched a rebellion against the government and its officials, at once Lincoln enlisted in the armed forces. Soon after Lincoln was named captain of his force. Lincoln and his force put down this rebellion within weeks. After Lincoln’s term ended, he reenlisted in the army as a private. After a span of three months passed Lincoln decided to end his service, and come back to politics. Lincoln took great pride in his brief military career.
Lincoln had a tough first presidential campaign. Lincoln [next page]