Section: American History: 1800s★ 65/20
94. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Official answer
- • Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- • Saved (or preserved) the Union
- • Led the United States during the Civil War
- • 16th president of the United States
- • Delivered the Gettysburg Address
Why
Lincoln, the 16th President, led the Union through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)