In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president. His actions angered the South more than it did the North. So in the South he did not have the popular vote. But in 1865, he was assassinated by a John Wilkes Booth. The North and South were affected differently by Abraham Lincoln’s death. Most of the North was heartbroken, although many of the Southerners were celebrating and partying.
Most of the North was in favor of President Lincoln’s policies. So when he was assassinated most of the North was devastated. They thought he was powerful and had an eloquent voice (“Lincolns Assassination”). Even some people who did not like Lincoln were enraged with John Wilkes Booth’s actions (Hodes). Most people turned to violence such as beating
Most of the North was in favor of President Lincoln’s policies. So when he was assassinated most of the North was devastated. They thought he was powerful and had an eloquent voice (“Lincolns Assassination”). Even some people who did not like Lincoln were enraged with John Wilkes Booth’s actions (Hodes). Most people turned to violence such as beating