In April 1865 many events took place. Robert E. Lee surrendered at Apomatox court house. The confederate government went on the run, and Abraham Lincoln was assasinated. At the time the U.S. government was afraid after the death of Lincoln,William Techumsah Sherman might march into D.C. and overthrow the government proclaim himself dictator. Sherman had enough support in the army to do so. The only opstical would be U.S. Grant.
I have a couple Butterflys to throw in here. On the night that Lincoln is assasinated, Booth's entire plans works. He kills the President, Vice President, the Secratary of State, and General Grant, all in one swoop. This would lead to a great panic, allowing Sherman the capability and reasoning to perform a coup.
How plausible is this scenario?
I have a couple Butterflys to throw in here. On the night that Lincoln is assasinated, Booth's entire plans works. He kills the President, Vice President, the Secratary of State, and General Grant, all in one swoop. This would lead to a great panic, allowing Sherman the capability and reasoning to perform a coup.
How plausible is this scenario?