Question

Explain why Lincoln’s assassination put the future of the nation in question.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Lincoln's assassination put the future of the nation in question for a few reasons. Firstly, Lincoln was seen as a unifying figure who had led the nation through a difficult civil war. His death brought uncertainty and instability to a country that was still recovering from the damages of the war. Secondly, his successor, Andrew Johnson, was not as popular or skilled as Lincoln and was not able to unite the country in the way that Lincoln had. Additionally, some worried that the assassination of the President might be the first of many attempts to subvert the government and destabilize the country. Finally, Lincoln had a vision for the country that included rebuilding and reconciling with the defeated South. His death raised questions about whether this vision would continue, or if there would be a more punitive approach to the South, which could have further divided the country and prolonged its recovery.

Answer 3

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