Brief History About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809 in Kentucky, played a crucial role in abolishing slavery in America. Despite a humble beginning, he self-educated and pursued a career in law and politics.
Lincoln rose to prominence for his opposition to the spread of slavery into new territories, highlighting the divide between Eastern settled regions and Western territories where slavery was prevalent, particularly in the Southern Confederate states.
In 1860, Lincoln's election as president prompted Southern slave owners to form the Confederacy. He stressed the importance of national unity and issued a proclamation in 1863 that liberated slaves in rebellious states.
The Battle of Gettysburg in the same year was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, leading to the defeat of the South and the official end of slavery in America in 1865.
Following Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the struggle for full acceptance of African-Americans as citizens persisted. His legacy endures as a visionary leader who brought an end to slavery in America, leaving a lasting impact both domestically and internationally.
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