Why was Garrett never reimbursed for the damage to his barn and property?

Why was Garrett never reimbursed for the damage to his barn and property?

• A. He never filed a claim
• B. He declined payment
• C. He was disloyal to the union
• D. The government ran out of funds

Answer: (C)

Loyalty to the Union determined who could receive compensation after the Booth manhunt. The authorities tied reimbursement to support for the Union, so those who showed disloyalty were not eligible. Garrett’s perceived disloyalty meant his claim for the barn and property damage was denied, even though the damage occurred during the pursuit. The other options don’t fit because the text attributes the denial to disloyalty, not to failing to file a claim, declining payment, or a lack of funds.

Loyalty to the Union determined who could receive compensation after the Booth manhunt. The authorities tied reimbursement to support for the Union, so those who showed disloyalty were not eligible. Garrett’s perceived disloyalty meant his claim for the barn and property damage was denied, even though the damage occurred during the pursuit. The other options don’t fit because the text attributes the denial to disloyalty, not to failing to file a claim, declining payment, or a lack of funds.