Question

Why did President Lincoln address the nation immediately following Lee's surrender?

A: He thought that declaring the war officially over would end all fighting immediately.
B: He wanted to reassure Confederate soldiers and encourage more surrenders.
C: He thought it best to punish the South as soon as possible.
D: He knew of Booth's desire to assassinate him and wanted to get the speech out of the way.

Answer 1

B: He wanted to reassure Confederate soldiers and encourage more surrenders.

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Answer 2

A: He thought that declaring the war officially over would end all fighting immediately.

Step-by-step explanation:

He did not agree with having colored slaves and them getting treated badly for not doing work