Question

Why do you think Swanson takes pains to give readers an inside view of the assassin’s thoughts and actions? What effect on your understanding of Lincoln’s murder does such a description create? In 300 words or more, describe your response to Chasing Lincoln's Killer. You need to cite two direct quotes and follow the PEER format (Intro to evidence, evidence, explanation of evidence. Include an intro and a conclusion.

Answer 1

Answer: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated by well-known stage actor John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Abraham_Lincoln

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