Maddie Thornton

 BEFORE THE ASSASSINATION

  gural.html gural.html  This was an inspirational speech written to encourage the American population in their feat to unite a divided country. President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Speech (March 4, 1865)

  m m  This document was written to legally verify an act developed by Congress to allow the enlistment of black slaves in the Confederate South. Confederate Law Authorizing the Enlistment of Black Soldiers (March 23, 1965)

  m m  The surrender of General Lee at Appomattox signaled the final days of the Civil War. The Surrender of General Lee at Appomattox (April 9, 1865)

  President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated on April 15, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC POINT OF DIVERGENCE

  The South falls back into their former “planter aristocracy”, creating a large socioeconomic divide within the Southern states  Rich keep getting richer, while poor keep getting poorer as time goes on EVENT ONE: Poor Man’s Revolt (May 24, 1885)

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  Slavery continues throughout the 19 th century and into the start of the 20 th century  Slavery is only ended in 1917 when the US enters WWI because black soldiers are needed and must be given basic rights as citizens to fight EVENT TWO: Slavery drags on, abolished during WWI (1917)

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  The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s just simply does not happen  Small and very unsuccessful attempts are made by African- Americans to gain equality, usually resulting in death  John McCain becomes the 44 th President of the United States, as Barack Obama does not run EVENT THREE: Civil Rights Movement does not happen, Blacks are still facing extreme discrimination today

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  America is a very segregated country, with few opportunities for African-Americans. Recently, African-American groups have formed to participate in peace rallies to promote equality.  The country is still recovering from the economic depression of the Southern states, and is in constant recession. TODAY’S WORLD