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On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky.
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When Abraham Lincoln was seven years old, the family decided to move to Indiana. The family settled and started to farm, hunt, and fish every day.
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Abraham Lincoln taught himself how to read and write by the light of the fire place. He would teach himself after long days of work at the farm.
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Abraham Lincoln was able to get better jobs after he learned how to read. He was a shopkeeper, a postmaster, and a self-taught lawyer.
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In 1834, Abraham Lincoln runs for his political office in the Illinois state legislature. He wins and gets reelected three times after.
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In November 4, 1842, Abraham married Mary Todd. Mary Todd was an educated American woman. They had a total of four sons together.
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Abraham Lincoln wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives. He introduces legislation to end slavery.
Slavery is the practice of people owning other people.
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In 1858, Abraham runs for U.S. Senate. He is recognized for his role as a leader and becomes well known for his speeches.
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Abraham Lincoln runs for president in 1860. He wins the presidency against 3 other candidates on November 6th. He becomes the 16th president of the United States of America.
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On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky.
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When Abraham Lincoln was seven years old, the family decided to move to Indiana. The family settled and started to farm, hunt, and fish every day.
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Abraham Lincoln taught himself how to read and write by the light of the fire place. He would teach himself after long days of work at the farm.
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