10 Questions
Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What was the name of the theater where Lincoln was assassinated?
Ford's Theater
What was the purpose of Lincoln's 1862 Homestead Act?
To implement a full economic and social program
What did Abraham Lincoln believe about the financial system?
He believed it prevented most people from becoming rich.
What was John Wilkes Booth's impact on the dreams of future generations?
He laid to rest the dreams of future generations for a life consistent with the founding principles of the United States.
What would Lincoln have done if he had lived, according to the text?
He would have corrected the flaws in the banking and financial system.
Which of the following was NOT a method used to circumvent the Homestead Act?
Native Americans claiming land
What was the main problem with the Homestead Act?
Limited supply of land
Why was financing for development of homesteads and small businesses limited?
Unpopularity of increased taxes
What was the consequence of missing a single interest payment on a mortgage loan?
The loan would be called and the owner would lose the land
Test your knowledge of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the events surrounding it. Explore the life of John Wilkes Booth, the roles of Laura Keene and Ford's Theater, and the aftermath of this historic event.
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