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1.       Was Abraham Lincoln rich when he moved to Springfield? (TEXT) When Lincoln and Mary Todd decided to get married, some of her relatives were unhappy. Why? (TEXT)  2.       How many homes did Lincoln own during his lifetime? (TEXT, VIDEO) Why did the Lincolns add a second floor to their home on Eighth Street? (TEXT, VIDEO)  3.       How many children did Lincoln have? (TEXT, VIDEO) What kind of reputation did the boys have? (TEXT) What kind of toys do you think they had? What was the family pet and what was its name? (TEXT) How many of Lincoln’s children lived to adulthood? (TEXT)  4.       How do you think Lincoln’s home is different than where you live? How is Lincoln’s home similar to where you live? If you lived during Lincoln’s time, would you rather have lived in New Salem or in a home in Springfield? Why?  5.       Was Lincoln successful as a lawyer? (TEXT, VIDEO)  6.       Who was Lincoln’s opponent in the race for U.S. Senate in 1858? (TEXT) What was the main issue of the debates they held throughout the state? (TEXT) What was Lincoln’s position on the issue? (TEXT) Were people around the country interested in the debates? (TEXT) Did Lincoln win the Senate seat? (TEXT)  7.       What office did Lincoln run for in 1860? (TEXT) Did he win? (TEXT) Do you think the Senate race in 1858 helped him in 1860? How? What was Lincoln’s greatest challenge as the new president? (TEXT)