Here's a fun activity for President's Day! Open this blog in two windows--one window will stay on this blog so that you can read the questions, and you can use the other window to click on the links and find the answers to the questions. When you find the answers, hit the back button so you can go to the next link. Enjoy!
Where was Abraham Lincoln born? Were his parents wealthy? Go to this link for your answers.
What did Lincoln say about slavery in 1859? Did he think it was right or wrong? Go to this link for the answer.
Which President of the United States was President Abraham Lincoln? What year was he inaugurated? Go to this link for your answer.
What war was fought while Abraham Lincoln was president? Who were the two sides that fought in this war? Go to this link for your answer. To find the names of the two opposing sides, click on the map and look for the blue and the gray.
A famous speech of President Lincoln's begins with "Four score and seven years ago..." A great battle happened here before he gave the speech. Where was the speech given? Go to this link for your answer.
What famous proclamation did President Lincoln release that paved the road for freeing slaves in America? Go to this link for your answer.
What happened to President Lincoln on April 14, 1865? Where did it happen? Who was the shooter? Go to this link for your answer.
When you're finished with the scavenger hunt, go to this site and explore the activities about President Abraham Lincoln.
