This is a story about President Abraham Lincoln who led the country during one of the most challenging years in American history. One of the most important things he did was save the U.S. from breaking apart during the Civil War and abolish slavery. We will visit the places that are important to Lincoln's history, and even where to find him today.

Where was Abraham Lincoln born?

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Kentucky. He lived in a one-room log cabin with his parents who were farmers. It wasn't easy living in the middle of the woods. Every day, Abraham and his father, Thomas, took their axes and chopped tree after tree. This was their way of living. They had to clear the land so that they could farm.

 But soon Abraham became very strong chopping down trees. And he grew so tall his pants were too short for him.

Where did Abraham go to school?

Lincoln attended school for no more than a year. It wasn't because he was lazy or wasn't interested. 

The town he lived in didn't have a school. Fortunately, a teacher who lived a few miles away was able to teach him how to read and write.

Abraham loved to read. Any chance he had he'd bring his book along to read. Even in the farming field when he would work with his father, he would read in between farming.

Where did Abraham Lincoln work?

As soon as Lincoln grew old enough to be on his own, he moved to Illinois. From 1832-1836 Abraham worked at many places. 

 He was a float boat navigator, storekeeper, soldier, surveyor, and postmaster.

One day, he decided to become a lawyer. A lawyer is someone who understands the law and can defend and protect people. He didn't go to Law School so learning the law took him a very long time. He knew through hard work and dedication were the way to achieve greatness. So, he studied, repeated words and practiced on his own after listening in courts.

Soon he became a lawyer and was known for being clever, honest, and fair.

Where is Abraham Lincoln's stance?

Abraham Lincoln wanted to change the country for the better, so he decided to work his way to becoming president.

In 1858, he had seven debates with Stephen Douglas. Lincoln argued slavery was wrong and shouldn't spread in the United States. Lincoln lost the U.S. Senate many times but did not give up.

Two years later on November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States.

After Abraham Lincoln became president, the northern and southern states had many problems with each other. The southern states wanted to spread slavery. The northern states did not. 

Abraham Lincoln wished to keep the nation together, but he thought slavery was not right.

The Southern states were extremely upset with his decision and separated themselves from the U.S.

On April 12, 1861, The Civil War officially began between the North Union and South Confederates.