Lincoln's assassination created uncertainty about who would lead the nation in the aftermath of the Civil War. His successor, Andrew Johnson, had conflicting views and policies compared to Lincoln, leading to potential discord and division within the government. Additionally, the assassination of such a beloved and respected leader shook the country's stability and jeopardized the healing and reconstruction efforts that Lincoln had begun. Without Lincoln's leadership and vision for a united nation, the future direction and success of the country were thrown into uncertainty.
