- 1. Abraham Lincoln, a self-educated lawyer from Illinois, ascended to the presidency of the United States in 1861 during a time of profound national turmoil and division. Born in a log cabin in 1809, Lincoln's early life was marked by struggle and hardship, yet he persevered, eventually entering politics and securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He gained national recognition for his debates against Stephen A. Douglas, which showcased his eloquence and his firm stance against the expansion of slavery into new territories. On November 6, 1860, Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States, running as the candidate for the newly formed Republican Party, which opposed the spread of slavery. His election prompted outrage in the Southern states, leading to the secession of several states from the Union. As he took office on March 4, 1861, Lincoln was faced with the immediate challenge of preserving the Union amidst the growing tensions that would soon escalate into the Civil War. His leadership during this unprecedented crisis would ultimately define his presidency and leave a lasting legacy on both the nation and the fight for human rights.
When did Abraham Lincoln become President of America?
A) 1850
B) 1861
C) 1870
D) 1880
- 2. Who was Abraham Lincoln's running mate in the election where he became President?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Andrew Johnson
C) John C. Breckinridge
D) Hannibal Hamlin
- 3. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in which year?
A) 1865
B) 1864
C) 1862
D) 1863
- 4. What was Abraham Lincoln's profession before becoming President?
A) Farmer
B) Doctor
C) Teacher
D) Lawyer
- 5. Who was the President of the Confederacy when Lincoln became President of the United States?
A) Stonewall Jackson
B) Robert E. Lee
C) Ulysses S. Grant
D) Jefferson Davis
- 6. Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln in 1865?
A) John Wilkes Booth
B) Lee Harvey Oswald
C) Charles J. Guiteau
D) John Hinckley Jr.
- 7. In which theater was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?
A) Kennedy Center
B) Ford's Theatre
C) Globe Theatre
D) Apollo Theater
- 8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution did Lincoln push for and ultimately succeed in passing?
A) 15th Amendment
B) 14th Amendment
C) 19th Amendment
D) 13th Amendment
- 9. Who was Lincoln's primary rival in the 1860 Presidential election?
A) Stephen A. Douglas
B) Salmon P. Chase
C) Jefferson Davis
D) Andrew Johnson
- 10. Lincoln signed the Homestead Act which allowed settlers to claim how much land for free?
A) 200 acres
B) 40 acres
C) 80 acres
D) 160 acres
- 11. Who served as Lincoln's Vice President during his second term as President?
A) Andrew Johnson
B) Salmon P. Chase
C) William H. Seward
D) Hannibal Hamlin
- 12. What state did Abraham Lincoln grow up in?
A) Indiana
B) Ohio
C) Illinois
D) Kentucky
- 13. What was the name of the act passed by Lincoln incentivizing states to gradually abolish slavery?
A) Liberty Compensation Decree
B) Compensated Emancipation Act
C) Slave Redemption Law
D) Abolition Initiative
- 14. During Lincoln's presidency, which major state seceded from the Union triggering the Civil War?
A) New York
B) South Carolina
C) Virginia
D) Texas
- 15. What famous cabinet member served as Lincoln's Secretary of State?
A) Salmon P. Chase
B) Edwin M. Stanton
C) Gideon Welles
D) William H. Seward
- 16. What was the political ideology of the Know-Nothing Party that Lincoln had to navigate during his presidency?
A) Socialism
B) Progressivism
C) Anarchism
D) Nativism
- 17. What was the job title of Abraham Lincoln's highest military position during the Civil War?
A) Senior Commander
B) General-in-Chief
C) Chief of Staff
D) Commander-in-Chief
- 18. Who was Lincoln's first Secretary of War?
A) William H. Seward
B) Simon Cameron
C) Edwin M. Stanton
D) Salmon P. Chase
- 19. Which political party did Abraham Lincoln represent during his presidency?
A) Federalist
B) Republican
C) Whig
D) Democratic
- 20. In which year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidential election?
A) 1860
B) 1864
C) 1872
D) 1856
- 21. Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
A) Kentucky
B) Virginia
C) Ohio
D) Illinois
- 22. Which war occurred during Abraham Lincoln's presidency?
A) Revolutionary War
B) World War I
C) Civil War
D) Vietnam War
- 23. Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver during the Civil War in 1863?
A) Gettysburg Address
B) Farewell Address
C) State of the Union Address
D) I Have a Dream
- 24. What was Abraham Lincoln's nickname?
A) Father of His Country
B) Commander in Chief
C) Great Emancipator
D) Honest Abe
- 25. Which famous battle was a turning point in the Civil War and boosted Lincoln's popularity?
A) Bull Run
B) Gettysburg
C) Antietam
D) Shiloh
- 26. What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?
A) Michelle Obama
B) Martha Washington
C) Mary Todd Lincoln
D) Eleanor Roosevelt
- 27. Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law in which year?
A) 1875
B) 1850
C) 1862
D) 1865
- 28. Which document did Abraham Lincoln refer to when he said 'Four score and seven years ago'?
A) Declaration of Independence
B) Constitution of the United States
C) Emancipation Proclamation
D) Gettysburg Address
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