1.he proved that an ordinary man could become the president of the country. he (call) “honest abe” 2. as a child he had to help his father with the heavy daily tasks of a farmer but he always (find) time to read. 3. lincoln (not be) rich 4. he proposed after a year and (she) family did not approve 5. he married mary todd much (late)

1. He proved that an ordinary man could become the president of the country. He was called “honest Abe” .

2. As a child he had to help his father with the heavy daily tasks of a farmer but he always found time to read.

3. Lincoln was not rich .

4. He proposed after a year and her family did not approve .

5. He married Mary Todd much later.