YOUNG ABE LINCOLN
Well he lived in a cabin way down by the creek
He ran through the dust in his bare feet
But they didn't know that one fine day
That he would rule this U.S.A
And be the best leader in all the land
He walked many miles to school every day
And no kind of weather could keep him away
A learnin' to read and a learnin' to write
He whipped many men in a wrestlin' fight
He whipped many of ‘em with just one hand
Now he was admitted to the lawyer's bar
People seeked his help from near and far
Ha could talk a country mile in an old court room
Make a man laugh whose life was doomed
He out talked Douglas or fancy Dan
We had a big war while he was President
Finally won with the U.S. Grant
He heard both sides of the battle of rights
He hated to see those soldiers die
He hated to fight his own south land
Name_______________________________________________________ 04.26.18
Base your answers on things you heard in the song “Young Abe Lincoln”
1. What was Stephen Douglas’ nickname?
2. What type of career did Lincoln have prior to getting into politics?
3. TRUE or FALSE: Lincoln could make a person laugh during the worst of circumstances.
4. What type of sport did Lincoln participate in?
5. TRUE or FALSE: Lincoln was not very good at his job (before entering politics).
6. Lincoln lived in a(n) __________________ area.
a. RURAL
b. URBAN
7. TRUE or FASLE: Abraham Lincoln was not committed to his educational attainment.
8. “We had a big war while he was President….” What was this “big war?”
9. “We had a big war while he was President, Finally won with the
U.S. ____________________________.
The definition of “diplomatic” is someone who can be sensitive in dealing with others and
who can achieve peaceful resolutions or facilitate discussion. A person who doesn't take sides in a
fight but who instead helps others to resolve their differences is an example of someone who
is diplomatic.
10. Which line in song implies that Lincoln attempts to be diplomatic in his dealings with the Confederacy?
11. Based on information from the lyrics, one may assume that Lincoln
a. Was born wealthy
b. Was born poor
12. Although the song consistently reminds us that “Young Able Lincoln Make a Tall, Tall Man,” it isn’t
implying that he is of great height (although at 6’4 he is America’s tallest President). If the song isn’t
specifically talking about Lincoln’s height, then what is telling us about him?