Which describes an impact of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in the North?

A.

Most Northerners blamed Lincoln for the war and were relieved that he was gone.

B.

Most Northerners believed that Andrew Johnson would be a stronger president.

C.

Many Northerners blamed the South for his death and demanded vengeance.

D.

Many Northerners believed that the South should now be allowed to secede.

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Kali Mcclain

History

4 September, 18:54

Which describes an impact of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in the North?

A.

Most Northerners blamed Lincoln for the war and were relieved that he was gone.

B.

Most Northerners believed that Andrew Johnson would be a stronger president.

C.

Many Northerners blamed the South for his death and demanded vengeance.

D.

Many Northerners believed that the South should now be allowed to secede.

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Kailyn Wiggins · Answer 1

"C. Many Northerners blamed the South for his death and demanded vengeance." is the best answer although lots of this anger was unfounded. His assassin did not have strong motivations in that he was fueled by Southern pride.

Mulligan · Answer 2

C. many northerners blamed the south for his death and demanded vengeance ...