Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president of the USA. He was elected twice, first in 1861, then in 1865. Before his first election, Lincoln was a committed lawyer who was elected to the Congress as the Representative of Illinois in 1846. He soon got the reputation for being a brilliant and honest man. He is famous because his name is linked to two major events in the history of the country: the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.

Doc. Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

- first Republican president of the USA
- elected twice
- civil war
- abolition of slavery

this film will come out soon: ce film va bientôt sortir
to fulfill your duty: accomplir son devoir
to secede from: faire sécession, se séparer de
death threats: des menaces de mort
the blockade of the harbours: le blocus des ports
the bullet shot him at point-blank range: la balle le toucha à bout portant