Abraham Lincoln: The President Who Loved to Learn
Once upon a time, in a small log cabin in Kentucky, a boy named Abraham Lincoln was born. He had a big dream: to learn as much as he could. He loved reading books by candlelight. His love of learning helped him grow up to be one of the greatest Presidents of the United States. As President, Abraham Lincoln did many brave things. The most important one was the Emancipation Proclamation. This was a big rule that helped to end slavery. Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was the tallest President? He was six feet four inches tall! He also had a soft spot for cats. He often let them sit at the dinner table! Abraham Lincoln showed us that with hard work and a love for learning, anyone can achieve their dreams.
Question 1
Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
New York
California
Kentucky
Explanation. Abraham Lincoln was born in a small log cabin in Kentucky.
Texas
Florida
Question 2
What was Abraham Lincoln s big dream?
To become a farmer
To become a writer
To learn as much as he could
Explanation. Abraham Lincoln s big dream was to learn as much as he could.
To become a soldier
To travel the world
Question 3
What was the most important thing Abraham Lincoln did as President?
He built a big school
He fought in a war
He made the Emancipation Proclamation
Explanation. The most important thing Abraham Lincoln did as President was the Emancipation Proclamation, a big rule that helped to end slavery.
He wrote a book
He moved the capital
Question 4
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
Five feet ten inches
Five feet eight inches
Six feet
Six feet two inches
Six feet four inches
Explanation. Abraham Lincoln was six feet four inches tall.
Question 5
What did Abraham Lincoln often let do at his dinner table?
He let his friends sit
He let his dogs sit
He let his books sit
He let his cats sit
Explanation. Abraham Lincoln often let his cats sit at the dinner table.
He let his plants sit
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