Conspirators
Who was the mastermind of the assassination plot?
John Wilkes Booth
How did Booth gain access to the presidential box?
It unclear, but assumed that he should his calling card and since he was a famous actor he was granted access.
Why did Dr. Leale insist they move Lincoln out of Ford's Theatre when he knew that Lincoln was already dying?
Leale wanted Lincoln to die with dignity in a proper bed and not a place of entertainment.
How did Thomas Jones foil the manhut?
He told Booth and Herold to remain hiding in the pine thicket until the calvary had swept through the area.
Why did the Garrett sons lock Booth and Herold in the barn?
They were suspicious of their behavior was the calvary was in the area and made them sleep in the barn. They did not want them to steal their horses in the night and locked them in the barn.
What was Booth's motive for killing Lincoln?
Booth blamed Lincoln for the problems of the South. He was upset that Booth wanted to end slavery and reunite the North and South.
What part of the play did Booth shoot Lincoln? Why did he pick this moment?
After leaving D.C., where did Booth and Herold make their first stop at and why?
They stopped a the tavern in Surrattsville to get shooting irons and binoculars.
When Booth read of Seward's attack in the paper, who did he react?
Booth was shocked and upset at how violent Powell had been in his attack.
How did Booth and Herold each react to the calvary surrounding the barn?
Herold surrendered while Booth stayed in the barn until he realized they were going to burn the barn down, so he then challenged them to a fight on open ground.
Who was assigned to kill Secretary of State William Seward?
Lewis Powell
When Powell's pistol misfires how does he respond?
He hits Fredrick in the head with the pistol and breaks it. He continues his attack with a knife.
How did Dr. Samuel Mudd assists Booth's escape?
Mudd treated Booth's leg and let them stay at his home.
How did Booth and Herold convince Richard Garrett to let them stay at his farm?
They pretended to be wounded Confederate soldiers.
Who shot Booth and why?
Boston Corbet shot Booth to protect his fellow soldiers.
What role was David Herold to play in the plot?
He was to lead Powell around Washington D.C. as he went to attack Seward.
What fate does VP Andrew Johnson face on the night of April 14, 1865?
Johnson is unharmed as Atzerodt began to drink and decided the plan was a bad idea, so he left.
Thomas Jones got Booth and Herold food while they were in hiding and a boat to get across the Potomac. He would only accept $18 dollars as pay. Why did he accept the $18 dollars?
Jones said he did not help them for money and only took what the boat cost him.
Stanton learned in an attempt to disguise himself, what did Booth do?
He learned Booth shaved off his mustache.
How did John Surratt respond to the news of Lincoln's assassination? What was his fate in trial?
Surratt escapes to Canada then Europe. He avoids capture for a year. He is later tried, but not convicted.
What was George Atzerodt's job in the plot? How did he feel about it?
Atzerodt was to kill VP Andrew Johnson, but he was unsure about the plan.
How does Herold respond to the screaming at the Seward household during the attack?
Herold leaves and abandons Powell.
As Booth and Herold crossed the Potomac, what mistake did they make?
They rowed in the wrong direction and ended up back in Maryland.
Why was Powell arrested? How identified him as Seward's attacker after his arrest?
Powell showed up to Mary Surratt's boardinghouse claiming he was hired to dig a ditch, but Mary denied it. He was identified by William Bell as Seward's attacker.
What 4 conspirators were hung for the assassination?
Lewis Powell, David Herold, George Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt