You have been assigned to become Reporter #1.

Job Description: You will be researching the early years of Lincoln’s life. You will be concentrating on his childhood, his married life, his role as a father and his struggle with depression. The editor has listed several questions that he would like answered-- but please don’t feel limited to just answering these specific questions. If you come across any interesting facts while conducting your research (in your assigned areas of research), please feel free to add them into your notes.

Think of this handout like a reporter’s notepad. Jot down the answers to the questions and any additional notes you may want to add.

Website Link: Overview of Lincoln's Life

(1) When was Abraham Lincoln’s birthday?

(2) In what state was Lincoln born? What type of house was he born in?

(3) Who was Abraham Lincoln named after?

(4) In 1818, what did Lincoln’s biological mother die from?

(5) What were a few of Lincoln’s pastime hobbies?

(6) How did Lincoln earn the nickname of “Honest Abe”?

(7) What was the name of the pretty girl that Lincoln had a romance with?

(8) Who did Lincoln marry? How long did they know each other before they married?

(9) How many children did Lincoln have?

(10) How many children survived to maturity?

Website Link: Lincoln's Childhood and Married Life

(11) What was the name of the school that Lincoln attended as a child?

(12) How many year/d did Lincoln have of a formal education?

(13) Whose biography made a lasting impression of Lincoln?

(14) How tall was Lincoln at the age of 19?

(15) In 1834, what was Lincoln’s job?

(16) Who did Lincoln consider his “most intimate friend”?

Website Link: Lincoln's Family Life and Career Goals

(17) Who encouraged Lincoln’s desire to read? (Hint: She was illiterate.)

(18) List at least three careers Lincoln had before becoming President.

(19) In 1832, Lincoln enlisted as a volunteer in what war?

Website Link: Lincoln's Depression

(20) How long did Lincoln cope with his depression?

(21) List three fact that you read about why the author feels Lincoln suffered from depression.

Where did Lincoln’s depression stem from?

(22) How did Lincoln deal with his depression?

Website Link: Lincoln and his little blue pills

(23) According to the website, what did Lincoln use to help control his depression?

(24) What was the key ingredient in his medication?

(25) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safety Standard recommends that no more than ______ micrograms of any form of mercury be ingested per day.

The “little blue pills” Lincoln took had _______ micrograms.

(26) Why did Lincoln stop taking the pills?