During the 19th century, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became one of the nation's best-loved patriotic songs. It gained special significance during the Civil War, a time when many Americans turned to music to express their feelings for the flag and the ideals and values it represented.
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Answer: The answer is; <u>A. The transatlantic cable was not functional at that time. </u>
Explanation:
The transatlantic cable was not yet done at the time of President Lincoln's assassination. The news was delivered via a steamship and took a week to reach Britain. In the U.S, the transcontinental telegraph was completed and news reached others quite fast.