What If Lincoln Hadn't Been Shot?
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Lincoln's Reconstruction Challenges
This chapter examines Abraham Lincoln's early initiatives regarding amnesty and Reconstruction during the Civil War, focusing on his strategies to reunite the Union and support for formerly enslaved individuals. It contrasts Lincoln's empathetic approach with Andrew Johnson's harsher policies following Lincoln's assassination, discussing the impact of their respective leadership styles on the Reconstruction era. The chapter also speculates on the potential consequences had Lincoln survived, particularly concerning the integration of freed slaves and the political landscape shaped by emerging racial tensions.
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