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How did Southerners react to the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln?
ChuckSiata
Because there were no public opinion polls in 1865, it's difficult to calculate the reaction of the defeated South to the news of the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln. Based on Southern newspapers, the best answer to that news was mixed. Many hateful people were delighted with the news. That to one extent could have been expected. Some Southern people feared a retaliation from US troops stationed in the South. A minority, having read or known about Lincoln's mild 1864 Inaugural Address, and the hint of a mild reconstruction policy were saddened by his death. Former Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston declared the assassination a great calamity for the South.
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What is the historical significance of the assassination of President Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Fords Theater by John Wilkes Booth.
Who was president when Andrew Johnson was?
Andrew Johnson was the President when Andrew Johnson was. Andrew Johnson was the Vice President for Abraham Lincoln's short second term, ended by Lincoln's assassination.
What event started rumors that Abraham Lincoln was a target for assassination?
Rumors of President Lincoln being a target for assassination started before he was ever sworn into office. The succession of the South started these rumors.
Why is Abraham Lincoln rich?
Abraham Lincoln was NEVER rich. In his earlier years, he was an unsuccessful merchant. He became a lawyer, but never amassed wealth. His assassination while President preventing him from "cashing in" on his fame.
Why were some southerners sad about Lincoln's death?
Many Southerners, including Robert E. lee saw the assassination of President Lincoln as a terrible loss and a potential problem with regards to Radical Republicans who wanted to punish the South for the war. Lincoln was going to be generous in reuniting the nation, however, his assassination led to Reconstruction programs that were not effective.
Who was the president after Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865?
Grant became president.
Briefly describe the assassination of president Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln was murdered in a theater
Which US President had a dream that prophesied his assassination?
Abraham Lincoln.
Why were many white southerners upset by the election of Abraham Lincoln as President?
they hated abramn Lincoln
Whyat are some examples of political assassination?
President Abraham Lincoln
Who witnessed his death in dream before his assassination?
President Abraham Lincoln.
Who urged southerners to reunite as Americans?
Abraham Lincoln or the union urged southerners to reunite with them. Abraham Lincoln was the union president.
Who did the assassination of Abraham Lincoln bring to presidency?
Vice-President Andrew Johnson became President when Lincoln died.
Did new president Andrew Johnson want to get rid of Lincoln's plan for reconstruction after president Abraham Lincoln's assassination?
no
Who was president during Abraham Lincoln's assassination?
His recently-appointed running mate, Andrew Johnson of Tennessee.
What happened 5 days after the civil war ended?
Answer President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
What year was the first assassination of a president?
In 1867, President Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. President assasinated.
