Q13.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 nine, family moved to Illinois soon after Education: Little formal education, loved to read. Studied law by reading law books- became alawyer 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. Re elected in 1864 Death: assassinated by John Wilks Booth on April 15, 1865. Remembered for wisdom, compassion, patriotism
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.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 nine, family moved to Illinois soon after Education: Little formal education, loved to read. Studied law by reading law books- became alawyer 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. Re elected in 1864 Death: assassinated by John Wilks Booth on April 15, 1865. Remembered for wisdom, compassion, patriotism
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