Abraham Lincoln's Accomplishments
Abraham Lincoln
The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln a historic leader that accomplished so much to make the nation a better Union. His leadership, determination and perseverance is what made him one of the best presidents in United States history. He was also well remembered for his famous Quotes, speeches, letters and great accomplishments in difficult times. He was known for the laws signed under his time as president. He was known for the American Civil War which lead to the freedom of slavery. His Historic impact to the nation all came to an end as he was assassinated in his second term as president. Although, he was killed his strong character and great leadership was not forgotten. As well as, what he did for the …show more content…
Douglas and The United States Congress. the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed landowners with in Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether to allow slaves within their Land. The Kansas-Nebraska Act also was revoking the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which did not allow slavery within the northern side of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was anti-slavery in the north. He was also against the Kansas-Nebraska Act. So, in 1854 Abraham Lincoln had a big debate with Stephen A. Douglas on the Kansas-Nebraska Act violating the Declaration of Independence and was unconstitutional. Abraham Lincoln makes a run for the United States senate. He was not successful in this run. In this run however, he reserved the support of the republican party. He goes on to join the republican party. In 1858 he makes his second run for the spot as a United States …show more content…
He established the Revenue Act of 1862 which was first income tax. This act was to pay for all the war cost. He also signed into law the homestead act. The homestead act was giving support to western settlements by giving settlers 160 acres of land. in addition, he signed the Morrill Act. The Morrill Act was donation of public land to several regions and other areas. this land was used to provide colleges that focused on Agriculture and Mechanic. Each area would receive 30,000 Acres of federal land for these colleges. In total there were sixty nine colleges funded by these lands. Another law signed by Abraham Lincoln was the National Bank Act. This act was made to create national banking systems. This act was also passed for the that this would help resolve the Financial expenses from the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln also created a national holiday. The holiday is Thanksgiving. He also created the Pacific Railroad act. The Pacific Railroad act also known as transcontinental railroad was the authorization of land to railroad companies.Railroads were being made throughout the United States for Transportation. Abraham Lincoln also controlled and guided the Trent Affair. the Trent affair was a threatened war between the United States and
The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln a historic leader that accomplished so much to make the nation a better Union. His leadership, determination and perseverance is what made him one of the best presidents in United States history. He was also well remembered for his famous Quotes, speeches, letters and great accomplishments in difficult times. He was known for the laws signed under his time as president. He was known for the American Civil War which lead to the freedom of slavery. His Historic impact to the nation all came to an end as he was assassinated in his second term as president. Although, he was killed his strong character and great leadership was not forgotten. As well as, what he did for the …show more content…
Douglas and The United States Congress. the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed landowners with in Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether to allow slaves within their Land. The Kansas-Nebraska Act also was revoking the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which did not allow slavery within the northern side of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was anti-slavery in the north. He was also against the Kansas-Nebraska Act. So, in 1854 Abraham Lincoln had a big debate with Stephen A. Douglas on the Kansas-Nebraska Act violating the Declaration of Independence and was unconstitutional. Abraham Lincoln makes a run for the United States senate. He was not successful in this run. In this run however, he reserved the support of the republican party. He goes on to join the republican party. In 1858 he makes his second run for the spot as a United States …show more content…
He established the Revenue Act of 1862 which was first income tax. This act was to pay for all the war cost. He also signed into law the homestead act. The homestead act was giving support to western settlements by giving settlers 160 acres of land. in addition, he signed the Morrill Act. The Morrill Act was donation of public land to several regions and other areas. this land was used to provide colleges that focused on Agriculture and Mechanic. Each area would receive 30,000 Acres of federal land for these colleges. In total there were sixty nine colleges funded by these lands. Another law signed by Abraham Lincoln was the National Bank Act. This act was made to create national banking systems. This act was also passed for the that this would help resolve the Financial expenses from the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln also created a national holiday. The holiday is Thanksgiving. He also created the Pacific Railroad act. The Pacific Railroad act also known as transcontinental railroad was the authorization of land to railroad companies.Railroads were being made throughout the United States for Transportation. Abraham Lincoln also controlled and guided the Trent Affair. the Trent affair was a threatened war between the United States and