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23-24: Understanding Lincoln: Exploration

Understanding Lincoln

Understanding Lincoln

(Created by Deb Scott)

Station 1: Books & eBooks

Station 2: Lincoln's Writings: Top 150 Documents

Lincoln's Writings: Top 150 Documents

Visit the website above and explore the primary source documents corresponding to each topic. Documents may include videos, historical evaluation, and close reads.

  • Lincoln's character/upbringing - Read Theme 1, "The Railsplitter," and Theme 2 "Honest Abe"
  • Lincoln's Political Disposition - Read Theme 2 "Honest Abe," and Theme 3 "Father Abraham"
  • Lincoln as Commander in Chief - Read Theme 3 "Father Abraham" and Theme 5 - Savior
  • Lincoln as Emancipator - Read Theme 4 "The Great Emancipator"

Station 3: Library Databases

Suggested Keywords:

"Abraham Lincoln" AND "political beliefs"

"Abraham Lincoln" AND constitution

"Abraham Lincoln" AND emancipation

Lincoln-Douglas debates