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Lincoln's Assassination
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- On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington. He was shot in the back of the head by John Wilkes Booth. How did you hear about this event? What was your reaction?
- What did you think of President Lincoln? Did you agree with his actions as President?
- "Revenge for the South" is what Booth yelled out. He escaped and was later killed in a barn in Virginia. The barn had been set on fire, but Booth died from a bullet wound. What did you think about Booth's death? Was it just? Had you hoped Booth would be brought to trial?
- The President's death left a terrible void at such a critical time. The war was over, but the nation was still divided. In your opinion, how did Lincoln's death affect the nation?
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