19 Best Abraham Lincoln Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

Lincoln’s assassination was part of a conspiracy to kill several other members involved in the presidency. John Wilkes Booth, the household name that everyone knows is one who killed...Read More

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Why is the Gettysburg speech so famous?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

The Gettysburg Address was famous not because so many people were around to hear it, but mainly because of the words within the speech. The battle at Gettysburg was the turning point for the...Read More

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When did Abraham Lincol start growing his iconic beard?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

Abraham Lincoln is known for several features. He is known for being very tall during this time as well as for his tall black hat, but most of all he is known for his beard. Abraham Lincoln...Read More

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How did John Wilkes Booth get access to Lincoln's podium?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, there were two main reasons John Wilkes Booth was able to assassinate Lincoln who was president and had a bodyguard because Lincoln had given the bodyguard...Read More

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Why was Abraham Lincoln not ready to negotiate with the Confederacy?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

During a war that is quite hostile especially one that involves a civil war where a country is divided into two, it is quite dangerous to try to negotiate. This means that the two sides must send...Read More

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How good of an orator was Abraham Lincoln?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

An orator is someone who delivers great speeches to group of people. In terms of his speech-making skills, Abraham Lincoln has been one of the best in history. It helped that Lincoln was tall and...Read More

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Would Lincoln have kept slavery to avoid the civil war?

Jason B. Elster
Answered: Apr 06, 2018

No, Abraham Lincoln was against slavery and he seemed to think that there was nothing that could be done to avoid the civil war. He would never have given up on stopping slavery. The civil war...Read More

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How did Lincoln strengthen the democracy?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

Lincoln strengthened the country even though at times it was divided. Lincoln listened to the people and had helped them to make decisions regarding the nation. Democracy is having the people...Read More

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How did Lincoln win the presidency even though he was inexperienced in national affairs?

Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

One of the main ways that Lincoln gained popularity with the people is by the Douglas Lincoln debates. Even though Lincoln lost this election for Douglas’s seat in Congress, his debates...Read More

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What were the terms included in the Emancipation Proclamation?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

The Civil War was fought in order to stop slavery. When the Civil War was underway, Lincoln wrote and presented the Emancipation Proclamation. Even though many people believe that this document...Read More

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How did Lincoln win re-election even though he was opposed?

E. Stanley, Technical writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

At the time of the re-election, the Civil War in the United States was still going on. Although, it was about to end in the next year. Even though many citizens had suffered through the Civil...Read More

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Was Abraham Lincoln a religious person?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

Most presidents are in some way religious. There are some presidents that are more religious than others. In the case of Abraham Lincoln, it depends on when you are talking about. Lincoln was...Read More

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Could the Civil War be won without Lincoln's leadership?

Christian Jackson, Content Developer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

Most likely the Civil War could not have been won without Abraham Lincoln’s leadership. Through Abraham Lincoln, the Union soldiers and generals were able to use Lincoln’s strategies...Read More

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Is Abraham Lincoln the best US President of all time?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

When deciding which president from the United States has been the best, it depends on the criteria. Some people base their answer on the president who had the best personality whereas others base...Read More

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How did Lincoln's involvement in strategic tactics give the Union advantage in the Civil War?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Dec 05, 2018

During the Civil War, Lincoln was the president but the country was divided. The southern states were presented by their president, Jefferson Davis. It was almost like two countries fighting, but...Read More

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Abraham Lincoln Questions and Answers (Q&A)

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