The Consequences Will Never be the Same!: Lincoln Lives

Think my friends, think. What POD would have one of the most profound changes on American history? What POD could potentially change not only our American political parties but also the very fabric of modern day America? Well to me the answer is obvious. If Abraham Lincoln were not to be assasisnated, then America would be a very different place today. And yet as far as I can tell, very few if any attempts have been made to create a timeline based around this change. Therefore, as I am taking a class in 19th c. US political History this year, I have been inspired to embark upon this wild hayride. Just a few quick points: 1-I am going to do this textbook style. It may not be as riveting as some of the more creative TLs such as RogueBeaver's, but I hope that it will be enjoyable all the same. 2-Updates will be very irregular due to the nature of school. 3-I may from time to time need the help of my fellow forumites. This could involve maps, images, or most commonly historical information. Thank you in advance!

I hope to have the first post out soon, but until then, God Speed!
 
Think my friends, think. What POD would have one of the most profound changes on American history? What POD could potentially change not only our American political parties but also the very fabric of modern day America? Well to me the answer is obvious. If Abraham Lincoln were not to be assasisnated, then America would be a very different place today. And yet as far as I can tell, very few if any attempts have been made to create a timeline based around this change. Therefore, as I am taking a class in 19th c. US political History this year, I have been inspired to embark upon this wild hayride. Just a few quick points: 1-I am going to do this textbook style. It may not be as riveting as some of the more creative TLs such as RogueBeaver's, but I hope that it will be enjoyable all the same. 2-Updates will be very irregular due to the nature of school. 3-I may from time to time need the help of my fellow forumites. This could involve maps, images, or most commonly historical information. Thank you in advance!

I hope to have the first post out soon, but until then, God Speed!



Why do you assume that the consequences of his survival would have been all that massive?

The process of readmitting the Souther States to the Union would probably have been quicker and less messy, but after that would very much be changed?
 
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