This well-known politician was assassinated at Ford's Theater.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
This place showed "Our American Cousin" on the night of April 14, 1865.
What is Ford's Theater?
100
The time that Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865.
When is 10:13 pm?
100
This reason is because the North won the Civil War, blacks were given the right to vote, and a crazed actor wanted revenge.
Why does Booth kill Lincoln?
100
Shooting Lincoln, stabbing Rathbone, jumping from the presidential box, and leaving on a horse is....
How does Booth escape?
200
This conspirator enjoyed drinking at bars and threw his knife under a set of steps.
Who is George Atzerodt?
200
This event involved a co-conspirator who used trickery to enter a home, find his target, identify the number of occupants, and seriously injure several people.
What happened at the home of Secretary Seward?
200
Sergeant Silas T. Cobb had one job to perform in this location and he failed.
Where is the Navy Yard Bridge?
200
Not wanting the president to die in a place of entertainment was the reason behind this "move".
Why is Lincoln moved to the Petersen house?
200
After riding into Bryantown and hearing a commotion, an announcement is made that Lincoln is dead and Booth is the murderer.
How does Mudd find out that Booth is Lincoln's assassin?
300
This person is remembered not for the role of an actress but for carrying water and serving as a pillow.
Who is Laura Keene?
300
This conspirator's role involved being a guide for Booth and Powell. Sadly, he didn't know how to "hold his horses".
What is role of David Herold?
300
This location provided a safe house of dignity for one member and a command post for another.
Where is the Petersen house?
300
Not knowing the area of Washington, DC was the reason David Herold was sent with this conspirator to ensure he escaped the Seward home.
Why does Powell need a guide?
300
Due to a misfire and several encounters with unexpected guests, Secretary Seward is not killed but severely wounded along with several others.
How is Seward's attack more brutal than the plan?
400
This government official eluded death by rolling out of bed despite claims that he had been murdered.
Who is Secretary of State Seward?
400
This document signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 freed slaves and gave them the right to vote.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
400
This location provided a safe house for one injured person and a "stranger".
Where is Dr. Samuel Mudd's?
400
After meeting these conspirators through Dr. Mudd and discovering they all hated Lincoln and wanted to avenge the south, is the reason Booth felt he could do this.
Why could Booth trust his conspirators?
400
Relying on word of mouth, rushing out stories in the newspapers, finding mysterious "Sam" and "Mike" letters and not checking facts led to this.
How are false claims spread?
500
This is a group that was against the Union and supported avenging the south (pro-slavery, anti-Lincoln, limited voters).
Who is the Confederacy?
500
The shared death of a child led to the lasting bond between these women. Both were given a lock of Lincoln's hair.
What is connection between Mary Todd Lincoln and Mary Jane Welles?
500
This location was a hiding place for the assassins while in the care of Thomas Jones.
Where is the pine thicket?
500
Due to failed kidnapping plans, working with like-minded people, and finding out the president will speak at his hotel is this reason.
Why does Booth assassinate Lincoln?
500
Shooting horses as the cavalry approaches then burying them in quicksand is....