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The Assassination of President Lincoln

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth (correct)

Robert Edward Lee

Florence Trenchard

Laura Keene

What was the name of the theater where Lincoln was assassinated?

Booth Theater

Lincoln Theater

Ford's Theater (correct)

Keene Theater

What was the purpose of Lincoln's 1862 Homestead Act?

To establish a theater in Washington, DC

To grant land to the Army of Northern Virginia

To implement a full economic and social program (correct)

To provide financial aid to widows after the Civil War

What did Abraham Lincoln believe about the financial system?

He believed it prevented most people from becoming rich. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a method used to circumvent the Homestead Act?

Native Americans claiming land Signup and view all the answers

What was the main problem with the Homestead Act?

Limited supply of land Signup and view all the answers

Why was financing for development of homesteads and small businesses limited?

Unpopularity of increased taxes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers