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17 December, 23:26

Why did it take more than a week for the news of President Lincoln's assassination to reach Britain?

A.

The transatlantic cable was not functional at that time.

B.

The news was not published in American newspapers.

C.

The ship carrying the cable met with rough weather.

D.

British newspapers had initially refused to publish the news.

E.

Newspapers were slow to report the news.

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  1. 18 December, 00:59
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    The correct answer is A, the transatlantic cable was not functional at that time. He was killed a year before the cable was completed in Britain, which meant it took longer for the news to travel.
  2. 18 December, 03:01
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    A. The transatlantic cable was not functional at that time.
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