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The Lincoln Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
The Institute serves up a daily feature about Lincoln or a related topic. Also of interest is Abraham Lincoln by State. See if Lincoln visited your state and find out what he did there.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: William Dennison (1815 1882)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the political career of William Dennison (1815-1882), Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln. Some historic photographs accompany the reading.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)

For Students 9th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center: Abraham Lincoln's Crossroads

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about Lincoln's life and political career is included in this interactive game. Learn about decisions Lincoln had to make by playing this instructive game.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 3rd - 8th
The primary virtue of this site, which gives basic biographical facts, is its links to other interesting Lincoln stories. Includes a link to "Lincoln's pockets" which pictures and details what Lincoln was carrying the night he was shot.
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The Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This personal site gives links to the full text of several of Lincoln's famous speeches including the "Gettysburg Address," "The Emancipation Proclamation," and his inaugural addresses.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 by Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of volume one of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, writings, and letters by Abraham Lincoln, as well as interpretative essays by historians.
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library is an excellent repository of historical materials; however, the online offerings regarding Lincoln may change periodically. The resource does offer an interactive timeline of Lincoln's...
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This Nation

This nation.com: "Emancipation Proclamation" Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" which freed slaves.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, resolutions, and letters written by Abraham Lincoln.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 5

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume five of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and letters written by Abraham Lincoln during the beginning years of the Civil War.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 6

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume six of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines telegrams, writings, and messages to Congress by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 4th - 8th
A fun word search game with terms about Abraham Lincoln. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids try out this fun online crossword puzzle game about Abraham Lincoln. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches and the first three Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read the full text of volume four of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology focuses on debates four through seven of the infamous Lincoln-Douglas debates.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Abraham Lincoln for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Abraham Lincoln who was the 16th president of the United States. On this site, find out more about the life story of Mr. Lincoln.
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Abraham Lincoln [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of Abraham Lincoln itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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Wordville: President's Readings: Abraham Lincoln and His Cats

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a story about Abraham Lincoln and answer questions about it.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Abraham Lincoln.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States (1861-65), who preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Abraham Lincoln with this crossword. Crossword can either be printed out or filled out online as an interactive.
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Under His Hat: Abraham Lincoln: Paying the Price

For Students 9th - 10th
Preserving the Union came with extreme monetary and personal costs which culminated in many "prices" to pay. Whether it was continuing on with construction plans of the U.S. Capitol building during wartime, ordering new dishes for the...

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