How did the assassination of Abraham Lincoln impact the Civil War?
Question 2 options:
The task of Reconstruction was passed to President Andrew Johnson.
Confederate president Jefferson Davis ordered General Lee to resume fighting.
The Union army attacked southern cities and towns to retaliate for his death.
Confederate states agreed to free all enslaved persons in their territory.
The task of Reconstruction was passed to President Andrew Johnson.
Question 6 (1 point)
Retake question
"I declare that I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so." - Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
What was Lincoln's message after several southern states had seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy?
Question 6 options:
The issue of slavery should be left to popular sovereignty.
He will not ban slavery in states where it is already legal.
The question of slavery is best left to the legislative branch to decide.
He is opposed to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.