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029 Abraham Lincoln - One Minute History
February 12, 1809 - Abraham Lincoln is born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. With no formal education, Lincoln wins a seat in the Illinois state legislature and becomes a lawyer. He weds Mary Todd, who will bear him four sons, only...
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln: From Humble Beginnings to National Leader
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...
Curated Video
Abraham Lincoln for Kids - Part 1 (Childhood) | Bedtime History
Follow Abe as he grows up in a log cabin, first showing his passion for reading and learning, up until he leaves home to become a circuit lawyer.
Homeschool Pop
Abraham Lincoln for Kids | Biography Video
Learn about Abraham Lincoln in this biography video for kids! See how Abraham Lincoln shaped American history, keeping the United States together during the Civil War and abolishing slavery! ❤ Homeschool Pop? Join our team and get...
Curated Video
Did a Book Spark the Civil War?
It was published nine years before a shot was fired. And was written by a woman. How did Uncle Tom’s Cabin fan the flames of the American Civil War?
Big Think
The Merits of Black and White Film, with A.J. Edwards
A.J. Edwards is the director of the new film The Better Angels, which highlights the formative years of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. In this Big Think interview, Edwards shares thoughts about his visual aesthetic and explains the...
Homeschool Pop
History for Kids
It's time to learn about the past! In this history learning video for kids, you will learn about Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. You will also learn about two major figures in American history, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln....
Makematic
Harriet Beecher Stowe
At a time when more than 3 million African Americans were enslaved in the United States, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a groundbreaking book that galvanized the public to call for their freedom.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Causes of the Civil War
In this video, students will learn about the events and issues that led up to the Civil War in the United States. The video explores topics such as the Missouri Compromise, the Fugitive Slave Act, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Biography of America: The Coming of the Civil War
The tenth in a series on the history of the United States, this video examines the events leading to the Civil War. Access to related links and maps is also provided. [26:40]