Lincoln Assassination

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Which word best describes the atmosphere in Washington D.C. in April of 1865?

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Excitement

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It was during this speech that Lincoln stressed, "Charity for all, and malice towards none."

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His 2nd Inaugural Address

Front

John Wilkes Booth could be accurately called a Southern Sympathizer.

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True

Front

John Wilkes Booth's original plan regarding Abraham Lincoln was what?

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To Kidnap Him

Front

What is the name of the play that Lincoln goes to see at Ford's theatre?

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Our American Cousin

Front

Which government officials also became Booth's targets on the night of April 14th? Andrew Johnson & Caleb Smith, William Seward & Edward Bates, Edwin Stanton & Salmon P. Chase, Andrew Johnson & William Seward

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Andrew Johnson & William Seward

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Which of Booth's accomplices is the only one to successfully make it out of Washington D.C. after the attacks?

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David Herold

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Which is NOT True of the actions at Ford's Theatre on the night of the assassination? He kills both Lincoln and Henry Rathbone (Lincoln's Guest) , Nobody questions Booth entering the President's Box, Booth jumps from the balcony onto the stage, Booth had left a horse at the back door for his escape

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He kills both Lincoln and Henry Rathbone (Lincoln's Guest)

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Where is Lincoln taken after Ford's Theatre is evacuated?

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The Peterson House

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Who takes command of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination?

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Edwin Stanton