Lincoln's assassination in 1865 plunged the nation into uncertainty by removing a strong, unifying leader at a critical moment of reconstruction following the Civil War, raising concerns about the stability of the Union and the future of policies aimed at healing the deep divisions between North and South. His death created a power vacuum that risked the continuation of progress toward civil rights and the reintegration of Southern states.
Explain why Lincoln’s assassination put the future of the nation in question. in 1-2 sentances
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