I am helping my little sister. SHe is in the first grade and learning about Abraham Lincoln. Her questions are-

1. What year was Abe president. What year did he die.
2. How old was he when he died?
3. When did he marry ____. Who did he marry.
4. Who made the first flag?
5. What year was the first flag made?

Are these normal questions for a 7 year old?

Born:February 12, 1809

Died:April 15, 1865
Assasinated at the age of 56.
Abraham Lincoln, at the age of 33, married Mary Todd, age 23, on November 4, 1842.
Betsy Ross made the first American flag in 1776 or 1777.

Yes, they are normal questions. Elementary books about Lincoln and Betsy Ross are available for children in the primary grades.

thank you hope ☺

Thank You Ms. Sue. I was just wondering. When I was in the 1st grade (which wasn't long ago) they didn't teach me this stuff.

They taught m how to spell and mix colors and read music. And how to add/subtract/multiply. Very different than hers.

Yes, these questions are normal for a 7-year-old who is learning about Abraham Lincoln and American history. It's great that you are helping your little sister with her studies! Let's break down the questions and explain how to find the answers:

1. What year was Abe president? What year did he die?
To find out what year Abraham Lincoln was president, you can explain to your sister that Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States. He was inaugurated on March 4, 1861, and he served until his assassination on April 15, 1865. So, he was president from 1861 to 1865. To find out the year he died, you can simply explain that he died in 1865.

2. How old was he when he died?
To determine Abraham Lincoln's age when he died, explain that he was born on February 12, 1809. Therefore, to find his age at the time of his death, you subtract his birth year (1809) from the year he died (1865). So, when he died, he was 56 years old.

3. When did he marry ____. Who did he marry?
To find out when Abraham Lincoln got married and who he married, explain to your sister that Lincoln married Mary Todd on November 4, 1842. You can also explain a bit about Mary Todd, who was his wife.

4. Who made the first flag?
To explain who made the first flag, you can mention that the first flag of the United States, often known as the "Betsy Ross Flag," is traditionally believed to have been made by Betsy Ross. However, it's worth noting that the exact origin of the flag is debated among historians.

5. What year was the first flag made?
To explain the year the first flag was made, you can mention that the Betsy Ross Flag is believed to have been made in 1776. This was the year when the United States declared its independence from Great Britain, and the flag symbolizes the birth of the nation. However, it's important to note that the historical accuracy of this specific flag's creation in 1776 is still a topic of debate among historians.

Remember to provide age-appropriate explanations and adjust the level of detail based on your sister's understanding and interest. You can also encourage further exploration through books or online resources specifically designed for children her age.