Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

These flashcards cover key events, legislation, and political strategies during Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

What year did Abraham Lincoln begin his presidency?

1861

In what year did Abraham Lincoln's presidency end?

1865

Who was the first Republican president of the United States?

Abraham Lincoln

What was the main issue that dominated Lincoln's presidency?

The American Civil War

What significant outcome resulted from the American Civil War?

The end of slavery in the United States.

Who succeeded Abraham Lincoln after his assassination?

Andrew Johnson.

What political platform did Lincoln run on in the 1860 election?

Opposition to the expansion of slavery in the territories.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War during Lincoln's presidency?

The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.

What right did Lincoln suspend in Maryland to suppress Confederate sympathizers?

The right to habeas corpus.

What key legislation did Lincoln issue in 1863 recognizing the freedom of slaves in Confederate territory?

The Emancipation Proclamation.

What amendment, passed in 1865, made slavery unconstitutional?

The Thirteenth Amendment.

Which act was part of the domestic legislation during Lincoln's presidency aimed at settling public lands?

The Homestead Act.

What was the outcome of the 1864 presidential election for Lincoln?

He won re-election in a landslide.

Who was Lincoln's main military commander who achieved significant victories for the Union?

General Ulysses S. Grant.

What was the name of Lincoln's opponent in the 1864 presidential election?

General George B. McClellan.

What institution did Lincoln become the first president to institute during the Civil War?

A military draft.

What was Lincoln's prediction regarding the fractured Democratic Party during the 1860 election?

That they stood little chance of winning the election.

How many states remained loyal to the Union despite the secession of Southern states?

Eight slave-holding states.

What was the name of the document that proposed constitutional amendments to prevent the spread of slavery?

The Crittenden Compromise.

Who was the Vice President elected with Lincoln in 1860?

Hannibal Hamlin.

Which proposal was meant to protect slavery from Congressional interference?

The Corwin Amendment.

In what city did Lincoln's train journey end as he assumed the presidency?

Washington, D.C.

What was the purpose of Lincoln's inaugural address on March 4, 1861?

To reassure the South and assert the Union's unity.

What phrase did Lincoln use to emphasize the duty of the federal government regarding Union property?

"Hold, occupy, and possess the property belonging to the government."

What advice did a colleague give Lincoln regarding his inaugural address?

To omit references to reclaiming public property.

What was the public's perception of Lincoln following his assassination?

He was seen as a liberator of the slaves and a martyr for freedom.

How did Lincoln position himself within the Republican Party during the presidential nomination process?

In the moderate center, opposing the expansion of slavery.