Worksheets

This expanding resource of worksheets centered around Abraham Lincoln, his life, and times, using elements of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection whenever possible, is offered to help educators with classroom or home teaching.

Reading Comprehension

The following worksheets include a short reading excerpt followed by five multiple-choice and an open-ended question.

Abraham Lincoln, 1858 (LN-0232)

Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus

Explore the details surrounding why Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus.
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Union Soldiers in the Civil War

Explore the life and hardships of Union soldiers throughout the Civil War.
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Answer Key [PDF]

 

 

Lincoln and Emancipation

In Memoriam, Abraham Lincoln (LN-0021)

Explore Lincoln’s road to emancipation, while reading about his thoughts and ideas that later became his Emancipation Proclamation and then led to the 13 Amendment.
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The Death of President Lincoln

Explore the details surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln.

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Answer Key [PDF]