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The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: Election of 1860: Lincoln Elected

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and the divisions between North and South that resulted. Shortly after the election, a group of Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. The animosity between...
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PBS

Pbs Interactive Map: Lincoln Statues Across the Country

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know there are over 200 statues and memorials of Lincoln in the United States? Click on each location to see a picture of the statue located there.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Lincoln Sesquicentennial Issue

For Students 9th - 10th
Special series of stamps recognizing the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: James Speed (1812 1887)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Abraham Lincoln's friendship with James Speed and his term as Attorney General in the Lincoln Administration.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: The Abraham Lincoln Brigade of the Spanish Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Lincoln Brigade and those who served in it fighting in Spain against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Lincoln's Choice [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
"Lincoln's Choice" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about young Abraham Lincoln saving a friend from drowning. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it...
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Other

Mr. Lincoln's White House: John Palmer Usher (1816 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political career of John Usher, once the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. Interesting historic photographs accompany the information.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Lincoln and the 13th Amendment to End Slavery

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of the official end to slavery in America, the 13th Amendment. A paired passage is part of this module, along with a lower level passage with related...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 by Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of volume one of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, writings, and letters by Abraham Lincoln, as well as interpretative essays by historians.
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Other

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library is an excellent repository of historical materials; however, the online offerings regarding Lincoln may change periodically. The resource does offer an interactive timeline of Lincoln's...
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Handout
This Nation

This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, resolutions, and letters written by Abraham Lincoln.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 5

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume five of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and letters written by Abraham Lincoln during the beginning years of the Civil War.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 6

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume six of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines telegrams, writings, and messages to Congress by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 4th - 8th
A fun word search game with terms about Abraham Lincoln. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids try out this fun online crossword puzzle game about Abraham Lincoln. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and the first three Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume four of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology focuses on debates four through seven of the infamous Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Abraham Lincoln for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. On this site, find out more about the life story of Mr. Lincoln.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Abraham Lincoln: 1st

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a transcript of the speech given by Abraham Lincoln at his first inauguration on March 4, 1861. Includes a short introduction that explains the state of affairs at the time of Lincoln's swearing in.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Abraham Lincoln [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of Abraham Lincoln itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.

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