2. http://teachpol.tcnj.edu/amer_pol_hist/fi/000000c7.htm

3.  Democrats split into 3 groups – War Democrats, Peace Democrats and Copperheads.  Republicans and War Democrats form the Union Party.  McClellan runs on Southern Democratic ticket  Lincoln wins 55% of vote: - “bayonet votes” = soldiers support him - recent victories in war help - opponents’ factionalism split the vote

4. "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Formally abolishing slavery in the United States, the 13th Amendment was passed by the Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states on December 6, 1865.

6.  Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomatox Courthouse on April 9, 1865  (Lincoln assassinated April 14, 1865).  For a 360 degree tour of the McClean House go to: http://www.nps.gov/apco/photosmultimedia/upload/appomattoxmcleanhouseparlor.swf http://www.nps.gov/apco/historyculture/ima ges/Rocco-Surrender.jpg

7.  Lincoln assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, five days after Lee’s surrender  First president to be assassinated in US history  7 million Americans, 1/3 of North’s population, viewed funeral train

8. Title: Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre Year: 1865Creator: H.H. Lloyd & Co.