Five days following the meeting at appomattox, putting an end to the war, what occurred?

president lincoln granted citizenship to all slaves.
president lincoln attended a concert.
president attended a funeral for stonewall jackson.
president lincoln was assassinated by john wilkes booth.

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.