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Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Abraham Lincoln

#### Passage Summary:
The passage provides a brief overview of Abraham Lincoln's life, from his early years to his presidency and assassination. It highlights key events such as his childhood, education, career as a lawyer, political achievements, and his role during the Civil War.

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Questions and Answers:

#### 1. What do you know about Abraham Lincoln’s early life?
- Answer:
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1807 in Kentucky to Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. His mother died when he was nine years old, and his sister Sarah took care of him until his father remarried. Lincoln had less than a year of formal schooling but spent many hours reading the Bible. By the time he was 17, he knew he wanted to be a lawyer. At 21, he moved to Illinois and worked on a farm for a year before becoming a shopkeeper.

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#### 2. What did Lincoln do before 1836?
- Answer:
Before 1836, Lincoln moved to Illinois at the age of 21 and spent a year laboring on a farm. He then became a shopkeeper, where he tried to be honest and fair. Throughout this time, he continued to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer. In 1836, he passed the test and officially became a lawyer.

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#### 3. What did Lincoln say and what did he do about the Civil War?
- Answer:
During the Civil War, Lincoln stated that his "paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery." He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed slaves in the Southern states. This helped preserve the United States as a united nation and eventually led to the freedom of all slaves in the country. Other notable actions included the Conscription Act (1863) and delivering the Gettysburg Address (1863).

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#### 4. How did Lincoln die?
- Answer:
Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, while attending a play at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. He died nine hours later.

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#### 5. Write the achievements of Abraham Lincoln.
- Answer:
- Early Achievements:
- Became a lawyer in 1836 after passing the bar exam.
- Elected to the Illinois legislature by the Whig party.
- Developed skills in debating and public speaking.

- Presidential Achievements:
- Inaugurated as President of the United States in March 1861.
- Led the country through the Civil War (1861–1865).
- Issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing slaves in the Southern states.
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863, emphasizing equality and unity.
- Passed the Conscription Act in 1863 to draft soldiers for the war effort.
- Preserved the Union and ended slavery in the United States.

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Final Answer:

1. Early Life: Born in 1807 in Kentucky, lost his mother at age 9, had limited schooling, read the Bible, and pursued law.
2. Before 1836: Moved to Illinois, worked on a farm, became a shopkeeper, and passed the bar exam to become a lawyer.
3. Civil War Actions: Fought to save the Union, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, delivered the Gettysburg Address, and passed the Conscription Act.
4. Death: Assassinated on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C., and died nine hours later.
5. Achievements: Lawyer, legislator, president, preserved the Union, ended slavery, and delivered iconic speeches.

Boxed Final Answer:
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