Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
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Part of the "America's Journey Through Slavery" series. In 1861 the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage, and determination to maintain the Union, America may have ceased to exist. From his childhood in Kentucky, to his election as President, and his outspoken views against slavery, his life is chronicled through reenactments, maps, and archival photographs. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box, (3) subtitled description.
Media Details
Runtime: 13 minutes 25 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Government, Lincoln, Abraham, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 10
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Mazzarella Media
- Series: America's Journey Through Slavery
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Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
Excellent resource for the classroom. I showed this to my middle school Social Studies class.