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What was the date of Abraham Lincoln's assassination?
What was the date of Abraham Lincoln's assassination?
Who became the president after Abraham Lincoln's death?
Who became the president after Abraham Lincoln's death?
How did John Wilkes Booth break his leg after assassinating Lincoln?
How did John Wilkes Booth break his leg after assassinating Lincoln?
Why did many Southerners abandon their farms after the Civil War?
Why did many Southerners abandon their farms after the Civil War?
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What were the major issues faced by the South in the aftermath of the Civil War?
What were the major issues faced by the South in the aftermath of the Civil War?
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Why did Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson as his Vice-President?
Why did Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson as his Vice-President?
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What was the requirement for a state to apply for readmission to the Union under Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?
What was the requirement for a state to apply for readmission to the Union under Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?
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What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments accomplish during Reconstruction?
What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments accomplish during Reconstruction?
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Why did many Americans request that the federal government take control of Reconstruction?
Why did many Americans request that the federal government take control of Reconstruction?
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What impact did the federal government have on helping veterans and industry during Reconstruction?
What impact did the federal government have on helping veterans and industry during Reconstruction?
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Study Notes
Lincoln's Assassination and Succession
- Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, and died the following day.
- Andrew Johnson, who was the Vice-President, became the President after Lincoln's death.
John Wilkes Booth and His Injury
- John Wilkes Booth broke his leg while leaping from the presidential box to the stage after assassinating Lincoln, landing awkwardly.
Southern Farm Abandonment Post-Civil War
- Many Southerners abandoned their farms following the Civil War due to economic hardship, crop destruction, and loss of labor force, primarily from slavery being abolished.
Challenges Faced by the South
- Major issues included widespread poverty, infrastructure damage, lack of labor, and social upheaval from the sudden transition to a free labor economy.
Lincoln's Choice of Vice-President
- Lincoln selected Andrew Johnson as his Vice-President to promote unity and appeal to Southern voters, as Johnson was a Southern Democrat loyal to the Union.
Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan
- Under Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, a state could apply for readmission to the Union if ten percent of its voters swore an oath of allegiance to the Union.
Amendments of Reconstruction
- The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection to former slaves, and the 15th Amendment provided African American men the right to vote.
Demand for Federal Control of Reconstruction
- Many Americans sought federal intervention in Reconstruction to ensure civil rights for freedmen and to maintain law and order in the South.
Federal Government's Role in Reconstruction
- The federal government helped veterans through programs and pensions and supported industrial growth by investing in infrastructure and promoting economic stability during Reconstruction.
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Test your knowledge about the events surrounding the assassination and death of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865. This quiz covers the events at Ford’s Theater, the actions of John Wilkes Booth, and the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination.
