Quiz from www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln

When was Abraham Lincoln elected as the 16th president of the United States?

• November 1859

• November 1860

• November 1861

• November 1862

What significant action is Abraham Lincoln known for that paved the way for the abolition of slavery?

• Signing the Declaration of Independence

• Delivering the Gettysburg Address

• Issuing the Emancipation Proclamation

• Establishing the United Nations

What is the Gettysburg Address considered to be in American history?

• A famous battle

• A landmark legislation

• One of the most famous pieces of oratory

• A significant treaty

Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?

• Lee Harvey Oswald

• John Wilkes Booth

• Aaron Burr

• James Earl Ray

How is Abraham Lincoln's assassination perceived in terms of his legacy?

• It overshadowed his achievements as president

• It made him a martyr to the cause of liberty

• It led to a decline in his popularity

• It had little impact on his historical reputation

What was Abraham Lincoln's birth date?

• February 12, 1809

• February 12, 1810

• March 12, 1809

• February 12, 1812

In which state was Abraham Lincoln born?

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• Illinois

• Mississippi

How many years of formal schooling did Abraham Lincoln have?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What river did Abraham Lincoln work on as a young man?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Illinois River

• Missouri River

What personal tragedy did Abraham Lincoln face in 1862?

• The death of his son Willie

• The loss of his home

• The defeat in a political campaign

• The bankruptcy of his law practice