The Civil War, III

Some questions:

1. What does Kennedy mean with the lines "...his death could not have been better timed if he had hired the assassin."
2. Why, over time, did many Southerners come to believe that Lincoln's death was a disaster for the South?
3. Reading the section "The Aftermath of the Nightmare," what to you are the most important legacies/consequences of the war? Be specific.
4. When watching films in class, which do you prefer: taking notes on your own, or completing questions that I have prepared in advance (Movie Sheets)? Why? Which is more enjoyable, and, more importantly, which helps you learn best?