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During our last episode, we learned about Abraham Lincoln's difficult childhood in Kentucky,

where he learned to work hard and read books on his own until he gained enough knowledge to

eventually become a lawyer. As a lawyer, Abraham worked very hard for others. Over time,

he became interested in politics. Politics is all about voting and leaders and government.

Abe wanted to become a leader so he could help shape and change the country for the better.

His first job in the state government was the House of Representatives. Later, he was part of the

US House of Representatives. There, he helped pass laws to build railroads and support banks so the

state could grow and improve. At the same time, slavery was a very sad problem in America.

Slavery is when someone is forced to work without any pay. Many Americans had slaves that they

treated very poorly and made them work very hard. Abe was against slavery spreading to the new

states in America. He argued this against another leader named Stephen A. Douglas. These arguments

became very intense at times because Americans were very upset about slavery, either being for it

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