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Who was assigned by John Wilkes Booth to kill Secretary Seward?
Who was assigned by John Wilkes Booth to kill Secretary Seward?
What was the weapon used by John Wilkes Booth to shoot President Lincoln?
What was the weapon used by John Wilkes Booth to shoot President Lincoln?
Where did John Wilkes Booth shoot President Lincoln?
Where did John Wilkes Booth shoot President Lincoln?
What did Dr. Charles Leale do after hearing the commotion at Ford Theater?
What did Dr. Charles Leale do after hearing the commotion at Ford Theater?
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Who was the first woman hung for a federal crime in connection with President Lincoln's assassination?
Who was the first woman hung for a federal crime in connection with President Lincoln's assassination?
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What event led General Lee to realize that a victory was no longer a possibility for his army?
What event led General Lee to realize that a victory was no longer a possibility for his army?
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How did President Lincoln's assassination differ from John Wilkes Booth's original plan?
How did President Lincoln's assassination differ from John Wilkes Booth's original plan?
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In what location did the surrender between General Lee and General Grant take place?
In what location did the surrender between General Lee and General Grant take place?
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Which event directly preceded the official drafting of letters between General Lee and General Grant?
Which event directly preceded the official drafting of letters between General Lee and General Grant?
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What significant event occurred on April 14, 1865, following the surrender at Appomattox Court House?
What significant event occurred on April 14, 1865, following the surrender at Appomattox Court House?
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When did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
When did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
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What was the significance of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee?
What was the significance of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee?
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Who declared the official end date of the Civil War?
Who declared the official end date of the Civil War?
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When did President Andrew Johnson declare that the Civil War was over?
When did President Andrew Johnson declare that the Civil War was over?
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What event happened at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. during April 1865?
What event happened at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. during April 1865?
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