John Wilkes Booth
What was John Wilkes Booth profession?
He was an actor.
Which important war happened during Lincoln's presidency?
The Civil War
Who is Henry Rathbone?
He is the man who tried to stop Booth from escaping after shooting Lincoln.
What was the name of the theater where the Lincolns attended a play the night he was shot?
Ford's Theater
How many days was the manhunt for Booth?
12 days
Who did John Wilkes Booth support during the Civil War: the Union or the Confederacy?
Booth supported the Confederacy.
Which side was Lincoln on, the Union or the Confederacy?
The Union
What was Rathbone's job?
He was in the military
Who attempted to stop Booth after he shot the president?
Major Rathbone
Who was Booth's main accomplice who joined him during his escape?
David Herold
After shooting Lincoln, what did Booth injure as he leapt from the stage?
He injured his leg.
What is the name of Lincoln's wife?
Mary Lincoln
Why was Rathbone at the theatre the night Lincoln was shot?
He was watching the play with the Lincolns.
What did some audience members think the gunshot was a part of?
A part of the play
How did doctor Samuel Mudd help Booth?
He treated his leg. He also gave Booth and Herold food and horses.
He planned to kidnap Lincoln.
What did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation do?
It ended slavery.
What did Rathbone struggle with for the rest of his life after Lincoln's death?
Guilt and depression
He rode a horse.
What kind of farm was Booth hiding in when he got caught?
Tobacco Farm
How did Booth think he would be remembered?
He thought he would be remembered as a hero.
How many of Abraham sons died?
2
What ended up happening to Rathbone's wife?
Booth shouted "Sic semper tyrannis!" (Thus always to tyrants) then shouted, "The South is __________."
avenged
What is said to be Booth's last words before he died?
"Useless"