Thomas Francis Meagher

 THOMAS FRANCIS MEAGHER

By: Bridger

Hi, I'm going to tell you about 1. Thomas Francis Meagher and his childhood, 2who is he. And 3. what was he famous for.

Thomas Francis Meagher was an important in Americans and Irish history. He led the Irish brigade, and he made the modern tri-colored Irish flag. In the United States Army, he got up to a Brigadier General. Thomas Francis Meagher. Ok, ok we get it your important let's get to the aa man I'm forgetting let’s just say the stuff up top.

The first subject is Thomas Francis Meagher childhood. Thomas Francis Meagher was born on August 3, 1823. In Waterford Ireland. At eleven years old, Meagher's family sent to study with Jesuits at Clongowes wood college in Dublin, Ireland. He then attended Stonyhurst College in Lan Cashier, England. He graduated in 1843, and after graduation, Meagher returned to Ireland.

The next subject is who exactly is Thomas Francis Meagher. Who is Thomas Francis Meagher? Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist, and leader of the young Irelanders in the rebellion of 1848. After being convinced of sedition, he was sentenced to death but received transportation for life to Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) in Australia.

The third and final subject is what is Thomas Francis Meagher famous for. Now I finally get to talk about how famous he is. Let's get to it. Thomas Francis Meagher was an important in American and Irish history. He led the Irish brigade, and he made the modern tri-colored Irish flag. In the United States Army, he got up to a Brigadier General. He also fought in the Civil War.

Thank you for listing to me talk about Thomas Francis Meagher and his childhood, who he was, and how was he famous.

Thomas Francis Meagher has a statue in front of the Capitol Building in Helena, Montana.


Sources
1.Wikipedia
2. All about Thomas Francis Meagher
3. History.com

Abraham Lincoln

By: Jack

I'm going to talk about Abraham Lincoln, his election, the war, how he set slaves

free, and his assassination. Abraham Lincoln was a good person because he set slaves free. He would probably have to be smart, kind, and popular

In the election for senator against Steven Douglas, Abraham Lincoln was starting to win support, so Douglas blamed him for criticizing the Mexican-American war. In the end, Douglas won. Later, Lincoln, with the help of David Davis, wins the Republican Nomination for president against three other candidates. On November 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected for president of the United States.

Around a few years later, Abraham Lincoln was looking for help with South Carolina’s rebellion, but the other southern states wouldn't help him. On the other hand, all of the North rose up to fight in the war. Lincoln thinks that their side will win against this rebellion. This is because the war department was only getting good news. Lincoln needs to protect the white house from Maryland and Virgina because they are dangerous states at this time. At the beginning of the war Lincoln was getting help from his generals but near the end of it he took matters into his own hands because they were overrated. The Confederacy had been winning most of the battles, but then at Gettysburg they met the union army and within three days the confederacy was forced to retreat. Later, to win the war, the union surrounded the south and made a blockade. Generals Sherman and Grant invaded and destroyed the south's armies.

Lincoln was also trying to get rid of slavery. Many people thought that slavery would go away on its own, but Lincoln realized that strong men in the government were pushing for it. Lincoln spent a few weeks writing the Emancipation Proclamation, which is a speech about setting slaves free. In 1864 Abraham Lincoln called for an anti-slavery amendment, the amendment was signed in 1865.

Soon after Lincoln will get shot. Jonn Booth was mad at Lincoln because the Union won the war. During the assassination, Lincoln was sitting on a theater balcony when Booth steps in and shoots him from behind, piercing through his brain. Several doctors found him, but the bullet couldn't be removed. He died on April 15, 1865.

Because he died now, we can't learn anymore about him. Overall, Abraham Lincoln was a very kind person.

Bibliography

10 Days Abraham Lincoln, David Colbert

The Times atlas of World history, Third Edition, Norman Stone

“Abraham Lincoln” Wikipedia

Harriet Tubman

 

By: L S

Introductory paragraph:  

Hello, my name is Harriet Tubman. I was born on a plantation in Bucktown, Maryland in 1820. My parents named me Araminta, but I took my mother’s name instead: Harriet. I was born a slave along with my 10 brothers and sisters. I would live to be 93 years old.  

Body paragraph 1: Cool facts  

I had my first job at 6 years old. I took care of a white baby on the plantation. I worked on the plantation with my family until I married John Tubman. I was in my 20’s when we married. He was a free man, but I was still owned by my masters.  

Body paragraph 2: Freedom  

In 1849 I ran away. My freedom was worth all the risks. I did not tell my husband, John. I left with 2 of my brothers.  In 1850 I decided to free my family from slavery. I brought many of my siblings to the north. In 1857 I rescued my parents from Maryland and moved them to Auburn, New York. I was a conductor on the underground railroad helping my passengers to freedom. No one could turn back once the journey started. I never lost a passenger. I guided 300 people to freedom on the underground railroad. The underground railroad used songs and quilts to send messages to passengers who wanted to be free. The songs gave directions, landmarks, and which stars to follow. Secret quilt codes; the patterns on the quilts often gave important instructions or messages like when to get ready, when to leave, and when to go.  

Body Paragraph 3: Civil War  

The civil war started in April 1861 when the confederate army attacked Fort Sumter. I worked as a nurse, a cook, a scout, and a spy for the union army. I also led the union army through forests and swamps using my survival skills. I helped free 800 slaves throughout the civil war. After 4 years of war, I returned to my home in Auburn, New York to continue taking care of my parents. I was never paid for my service in the union army.  

Conclusion: 

After being born into slavery in Maryland, I escaped to freedom at age 29 in Pennsylvania. I walked over 100 miles to freedom. Before my death I helped over 1000 people gain freedom from slavery in the south. In 1869 Sarah Bradford wrote a book about my life about how much I helped women fight for our rights. I wanted to help inspire others to continue my work after I die. I died in 1913 at the age of 93 in Auburn, New York.  

Abraham Lincoln

by Adam

My report is on Abraham Lincoln. This essay will go over Lincoln and what happened to him. We will discuss his childhood, presidency, and the Civil War. and his assassination.

First, we will discuss his childhood: Lincoln was born in 1809 in a log cabin with a grass floor. His father was a farmer. His dog Honey saved him from an avalanche in a cave.

Next, we will discuss his presidentsy,Lincoln was the 16th president. He was a lawyer and loved to read. He was the first president to get assassinated. He signed the Emancipation Declaration freeing all slaves in the United States.

Now we will discuss the Civil War, The Civil War was the most brutal USA conflict. The first battle was at Fort Sumter. Lincoln had a general named General Grant, who later also became a president. The Civil War ended in 1865 and the Union won over the Confederates.

Finally, we will discuss the Assassination. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, and he died on April 15th. Both yelled “The Southerners are revenged” when he shot Lincoln. Conclusion. My conclusion is, Abraham Lincoln is one of the greatest presidents. He ended slavery. He was fun to research

Source: Abdo Zoom, and YouTube

Abraham Lincoln

 By: Ceccilya 

Hi, I am going to tell you about Abraham Lincoln I worked extremely hard on this I hope you enjoy! 

Abraham Lincoln became the United States 16th president in 1861 issuing the emancipation. Proclamation that declared to forever free their slaves within the confederacy in 1863.... When confederate batteries fired on fort cumber and forced its surrender, he called the states for 75,000 volunteers. 

And Abraham Lincoln birthday is on February 12, 1809. Abe Lincoln is the only president to obtain a pedant. A pedant is basically a copyright for an intention. Lincoln invented the secret service hours before his assassination 

John Wilkes booths has the assassinate of Abe Lincoln. Also, John Wilkes booths brother saved Abes sones life from getting hit by a train. Did you know that he was enshrined in the resiling hall of fame? Grave robbers tried to steal Lincoln's corse. 

In conclusion Abe Lincoln was a very fun person to research he in my favorite president and I really recommend him. Thank you for listing. THE END. 

ABE LINCOLN

By Keanen G. 

Abe Lincoln is an inspiration to Americans everywhere and one of his biggest accomplishments is that he freed the slaves. Back in his time, that made many of the white people mad. There was even a civil war over it. I think he did the right thing. Let's get into what really took place. He was enshrined in the wrestling hall of fame. 

           First, I am going to talk about his assassination. I know it is the end of his story, but it is going to be the beginning of mine. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on Aprill 15, 1865 at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Next let's talk about his birth. He was born in Sinking Spring Farm, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Hours before he was assassinated, he created the secret service. Also, did you know that grave diggers tried to get his corpse? He was 56 when he died. 

           Now let's talk about his presidency. Did you know that he was a Republican? He was the 16th, president. Before he was president, he was a lawyer and went in front of the Supreme court. He served his whole first term but sadly only 42 days (about 1 and a half months) into his second term he was killed. John Wilkes booths brother saved Abes son from a train incident in New Jersey. 

             Now let's talk about the Civil war. It started on April 12, 1861, and it ended on May 9, 1865. The north won but at a very high cost. 6 hundred to 7 hundred thousand people died which is really sad. Abe was the President for almost the whole war. Just after he died the war ended. He saw it end in Heaven. 

 Lastly, did you know he was estimated to be worth over one million dollars in current money. He was 6 feet 4, minus the hat of course. For the height he was only 180 pounds and that is surprising to me because I am 5 foot 3 and I weigh 120 just saying that makes me feel fat, but I bet Abe did not have the flap of steel.  

In conclusion, Abe Lincoln was an incredibly fun person to research, and I would really recommend him to you. Is it just me, or does everyone like his top hat? This is what I learned about Abe Lincoln; I hope you liked my presentation.  

 

Sources: Me Wille and Pa, Wikipedia, and Cooper.

Abraham Lincoln

              

By: Cooper                                                                                                                                                                                              

Abraham Lincoln was one of the most interesting presidents. He guided our country through political crises, not to mention the Civil War. He was a strong leader and helped our country end slavery. He never gave up. In his own words, here’s how he did it. 

I was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Kentucky.  We were a very poor family, so I had to help around the house. My parents could only afford one year of schooling, so I taught myself how to read. In 1818, our mother, Nancy, died from milk sickness. We were already sad enough due to being poor. It took a long time to bounce back. Eventually, our father, Thomas Lincoln, set out to Illinois to find a new wife. Once we made it, he asked a lady whose husband died to marry him. Her name was Sarah and once I met her, I knew she was a keeper.  

In 1842, I met the love of my life, Mary Todd. We went on to have four kids, Robert, William, Tad, and Eddie. Sadly, Eddie died after his fourth birthday, William died right by me in the White House when he was 11, and Tad died when he was just 18. If you’ve ever experienced losing a child, then you know that it’s the worst thing that could ever happen to you.  I had to endure the loss of three children. 

In 1854, I was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. I ran for the United States Senate and unfortunately lost. Soon I decided to run for president and faced my opponent, Stephen A. Douglas. The election was held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1860. I won by getting 55% of the vote! I was now the president of the United States of America! 

It was not an easy task being the 16th president, as many people hated me. One of the reasons is that I wanted to end slavery and most people in the North agreed, but the South did not. This led to the start of the Civil War.  

That year, in a historic moment, I signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which changed the course of our history. During the war, on November 19, 1863, at a cemetery in Pennsylvania, I gave a speech that honored the soldiers who had died in the war. The Gettysburg Address was a short speech, only being 271 words long, but it had great meaning. After the speech, I was worried people did not think it was a very good speech, but I wanted to honor our soldiers for their bravery, which would never be forgotten. 

In 1865, the war was coming to an end.  I was determined to free the slaves, which I was able to do by signing the Emancipation Proclamation.  The Emancipation Proclamation was a document that helped end the war and freed the slaves from the Confederacy. The only catch was the rebellious states were still slaves. Many people were not happy with me, and some even gave death threats, but I knew it was the right thing to do. 

 On April 14, 1865, I went to see a play with my wife. The play was a comedy.  Suddenly, I heard a big boom! That was the end for me. I was shot in the back of the head by John Wilkes Booth, an actor. I eventually died of a head wound on April 15, 1865.  I was 56 years old. 

         In conclusion, President Lincoln was one of our most important presidents because he helped make the world a better place. He stood by his convictions and wasn’t afraid to act on them. We need more leaders like him. 

        

                                                      Resources: 

. Wikipedia 

. Student Dictionary 

. Google 

. The movie Lincoln 

. My parents