The Tragic Night
What date was Lincoln assassinated?
April 14, 1865
Where did Booth first go after escaping Washington, D.C.?
Dr. Samuel Mudd’s house
Who attempted to kill William Seward?
Lewis Powell
Who led the investigation to capture Booth?
Edwin Stanton
Who was John Wilkes Booth?
The actor who assassinated Lincoln
What play was Lincoln watching when he was shot?
Our American Cousin
What injury did Booth suffer while escaping?
He broke his leg when he jumped from the balcony
What role did Mary Surratt play in the conspiracy?
She allowed Booth and his conspirators to meet at her boarding house
How did authorities track down Booth at Garrett’s farm?
A tip from locals led them to Garrett’s farm
Who was Edwin Stanton?
Secretary of War who led the investigation
How did Booth escape Ford’s Theater after shooting Lincoln?
He jumped from the balcony onto the stage
Who helped Booth escape Washington, D.C.?
David Herold
How did Dr. Samuel Mudd assist Booth?
He treated Booth’s broken leg and didn’t report him to authorities
Why was Dr. Samuel Mudd arrested?
He helped Booth but failed to report him
Who was David Herold?
Booth’s accomplice who helped him escape but later surrendered
Where did Booth shoot Lincoln?
At Ford’s Theater
Where did Booth hide for several days before attempting to cross the Potomac River?
In the woods, helped by Thomas Jones
Why did Lewis Powell fail in his mission?
He was overpowered by Seward’s family and staff
How did Booth react when he read newspaper reports about the assassination?
He was upset that people saw him as a villain instead of a hero
Who was Thomas Jones and what role did he play?
He helped Booth and Herold hide in the woods and escape across the river
What was Booth’s original plan before deciding to kill Lincoln?
Booth originally planned to kidnap Lincoln and exchange him for Confederate prisoners
Where was Booth found and how did he die?
He was found in a barn at Garrett’s farm and was shot by Union soldiers
What happened to David Herold?
He was caught with Booth and surrendered at Garrett’s farm
How did authorities confirm Booth’s identity after his death?
They performed an autopsy and confirmed his identity
What happened to Mary Surratt after the assassination?
She was executed for her role in the conspiracy