Students’ Questions about History Page 52

Abraham Lincoln was a Christian. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

John Locke believed in a government that protected the natural rights of its citizens and that government power should be limited.

He preserved the Union and freed the slaves.

Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who helped lead hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. She is also known for her work during the Civil War, when she helped Union soldiers as a nurse, a cook, and an armed scout.

Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States in 1861.

The two politicians disagreed over the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories.

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most important figures in American history. He is best known for leading the country during the Civil War and for his work in abolishing slavery.

Harriet Tubman saved an estimated 70 to 80 slaves through the Underground Railroad.

John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln.

Harriet Tubman faced many obstacles during her lifetime, including slavery, racism, and sexism.