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Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

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Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

Childhood: poverty, learning, and loss (00:00 – 08:40)

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1. Where was Abraham Lincoln born?

Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky

2. What happened when Abraham was 9 years old?

He moved to Illinois
His mother died
He became a lawyer
He was elected to office

3. How did Abraham continue learning even when he couldn’t go to school much?

He paid for private teachers
He borrowed books and taught himself
He studied only in a university
He stopped reading for many years

Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

Work, slavery, law, and early politics (08:40 – 15:00)

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1. What shocked Abraham when he visited New Orleans?

Slaves being sold
A new school system
A famous speech
A big storm on the river

2. Why did Abraham teach himself law?

He didn’t want to work with people
There were no law books available
He had no money for law school
He disliked reading

3. What made Abraham well-liked by voters early in his political career?

His honesty and simple way of speaking
His wealth and expensive campaign
His famous family name
His promise to avoid debates

Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

President, Civil War, freedom, and legacy (15:00 – 24:20)

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1. What happened soon after Abraham was elected president?

He moved back to Kentucky
The Civil War ended quickly
The southern states began to leave and formed the Confederate States
All states agreed immediately about slavery

2. What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

Only one state could keep slavery
Lincoln would not run for president again
Slaves in the Confederate States were free
All wars must end immediately

3. How did Abraham Lincoln die?

He died from milk sickness
He died during a battle
He died in a river accident
He was shot at a theater and died the next morning

Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

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1. Which idea is repeated throughout the story as a key reason for Abraham’s success?

He was born rich and powerful
He avoided difficult decisions
He never stopped learning and improving himself
He succeeded mainly because of his height

2. What major national conflict is described in the video?

A civil war between the North and the South
A trade war between two cities
A war over ocean travel
A war between the United States and France

3. What is the main message of the ending?

History is not important today
Money matters more than character
Your beginning does not determine your ending
Only presidents can make a difference

Discussion Questions

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Abraham Lincoln: From a Poor Boy to a Great President | Learn English Through Story

Which part of Abraham Lincoln’s life story was the most inspiring to you, and why?
Do you think it’s possible to become successful with little formal education today? What would you need?
The story says “words had power.” Do you agree? Can you give an example from your life or from public speakers?
What qualities matter most in a leader: honesty, intelligence, courage, or something else? Explain your choice.