Question

What was the main goal behind the assassination of President Lincoln?

Answer 1

It was to avenge the South’s defeat during the Civil War.  Initially he planned to kidnap Lincoln as part of his plan but when war ended he then turned to assassinating the President.  He accomplished when the President was attending a play.  He was later hunted by authorities and killed.

Answer 2

to cause chaos in the North so that the South could rise in rebellion again