Much of Booth’s anger at Abraham Lincoln resulted from the actor’s fanatical belief in the South’s constitutionally protected ________________.
a-
Right to maintain agricultural societies
b-
Right to maintain rural communities
c-
Right to secede
d-
Right to rescind tariffs
I am confused is it c?
Yes, c is the only one that makes sense. (Or does an assassin ever make sense?)
Yes, your answer is correct. Booth's anger at Abraham Lincoln resulted from his fanatical belief in the South's constitutionally protected right to secede (option C).
To arrive at the answer, it is important to have an understanding of the historical context. The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was primarily fought over the issue of secession. The Southern states, known as the Confederacy, believed they had the constitutional right to secede or leave the United States and form their own separate nation. On the other hand, President Abraham Lincoln and the federal government maintained that secession was illegal and sought to preserve the Union.
In this question, Booth's anger towards Lincoln indicates that Booth strongly believed in the South's right to secede. This fanatical belief in secession was one of the driving factors behind Booth's extreme actions, such as his assassination of Lincoln in April 1865.
By eliminating the other answer choices, which do not directly relate to the topic of secession, you can conclude that option C, right to secede, is the correct answer.