<span>Abraham Lincoln, byname <span>Honest Abe, </span>the Rail-Splitter, or the Great Emancipator, (born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, U.S.—died April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C.), 16th president of the United States (1861–65), who preserved the Union during the American Civil War and brought about the emancipation of the slaves. (For a discussion of the history and nature of the presidency, see presidency of the United States of America.) Among American heroes, Lincoln continues to have a unique appeal for his fellow countrymen and also for people of other lands. This charm derives from his remarkable life story—the rise from humble origins, …(100 of 9146 words)</span><span />
<span>Economic nationalism refers to the ideology that supports certain policies that emphasize the domestic control of the economy.
In the first half of the 19th century, economic nationalism was characterized by
its support for the national banks in the aspects of:
1- protective tarrifs
2- internal improvements</span>
To Hitler, the conquest of Poland would bring Lebensraum, or “living space,” for the German people.