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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Memory: Civil War Memory and American Nostalgia: Influence of Lincoln

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An excerpt from Jane Addams' autobiography "Twenty Years at Hull House" that describes how Abraham Lincoln inspired her urban reform efforts.
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Other

Knox College: Old Main

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information regarding the Old Main building and architectural landmark at Knox College which is the site that Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln debated in 1858.
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixteenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will use Activotes to quiz their knowledge of Honest Abe.
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Other

Learning on Line: Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a larger project about Abraham Lincoln as president, this page discusses the Reconstruction plans put forth by Lincoln, the Congress, and Andrew Johnson. Student comparison activity is included. Author is gifted education teacher...
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Curated OER

The Works of Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Curated OER

National Park Service: Ford's Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
From the National Park Service, this site provides details on the theatre where Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: "With Malice Toward None"

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-page discussion of Reconstruction from the plans Lincoln made while the Civil War was still raging to the end of Reconstruction with the election of Rutherford B. Hayes.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Opposing Views on Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at how Andrew Johnson tried to carry out Lincoln's plan for reconstruction. Read onto the second page to find out how the congressional plan thwarted Johnson and was much more punitive.
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The National Museum of American History has assembled a collection of resources that underscore the significance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, including a draft of the speech in Lincoln's own hand, a video of the Lincoln Bedroom,...
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University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: The Civil War Day by Day

For Students 9th - 10th
These primary sources offer a glimpse into the mentality of those living in the South during the Civil War. Included are pictures, letters from soldiers, letters from women on the homefront, and reactions to the Confederate surrender and...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Curated OER

Lincoln Exhibition Image

For Students 9th - 10th
At the Mask of Lincoln website find an impressive gallery of Lincoln portraits and portraits of Lincoln's contemporaries, all captioned with interesting historical sidebars. The famous cracked-plate portrait of Lincoln, taken shortly...
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Curated OER

Lincoln Exhibition Image

For Students 9th - 10th
At the Mask of Lincoln website find an impressive gallery of Lincoln portraits and portraits of Lincoln's contemporaries, all captioned with interesting historical sidebars. The famous cracked-plate portrait of Lincoln, taken shortly...
Graphic
Curated OER

Lincoln Exhibition Image

For Students 9th - 10th
At the Mask of Lincoln website find an impressive gallery of Lincoln portraits and portraits of Lincoln's contemporaries, all captioned with interesting historical sidebars. The famous cracked-plate portrait of Lincoln, taken shortly...
Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Read Like a Historian: Civil War Reconstruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In the Civil War and Reconstruction unit, students engage in contentious historiographic debates about the period: Was Lincoln a racist? Was Reconstruction a success or failure? Was John Brown a...
Primary
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Emancipation Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary resource provides full text of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued January, 1863 as well as his Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, issued September, 1862.
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Curated OER

Inauguration of Mr. Lincoln, March 4, 1861 (Loc) by the Library of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
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Curated OER

Lincoln & His Secretaries, Nicolay & Hay (Loc) by the Library of Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides numerous examples of photographs taken of President Abraham Lincoln. Identifies when the picture was taken and where it was taken. Describes the connection of photographs and Abraham Lincoln.
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Gettysburg Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text of the Gettysburg Address.
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Other

Harp Week: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Edwin McMasters Stanton. Content includes his role as President Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War.
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Digital History

Digital History: Two Plans for Reconstruction [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Before his assassination, Abraham Lincoln was already making plans for Reconstruction in the South. Read about his plan and the plan of the Radical Republicans. See the reasoning behind each plan.

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