15 Questions
Who was assigned by John Wilkes Booth to kill Secretary Seward?
Lewis Powell
What was the weapon used by John Wilkes Booth to shoot President Lincoln?
.44 caliber single-shot pistol
Where did John Wilkes Booth shoot President Lincoln?
In the back of his head
What did Dr. Charles Leale do after hearing the commotion at Ford Theater?
Carried Lincoln to a boarding house across the street
Who was the first woman hung for a federal crime in connection with President Lincoln's assassination?
Mary Surratt
What event led General Lee to realize that a victory was no longer a possibility for his army?
The capture of necessary supplies in Farmville
How did President Lincoln's assassination differ from John Wilkes Booth's original plan?
Lincoln was supposed to be kidnapped and taken to Richmond
In what location did the surrender between General Lee and General Grant take place?
The Wilmer McLean home in Appomattox Court House
Which event directly preceded the official drafting of letters between General Lee and General Grant?
General Lee's recognition that continued fighting was futile
What significant event occurred on April 14, 1865, following the surrender at Appomattox Court House?
President Lincoln's assassination at a play
When did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
April 9, 1865
What was the significance of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee?
It marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War.
Who declared the official end date of the Civil War?
President Andrew Johnson
When did President Andrew Johnson declare that the Civil War was over?
August 20, 1866
What event happened at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. during April 1865?
President Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth
Test your knowledge on the significant events that occurred in April 1865, marking the end of the American Civil War. From the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, explore the historical events that shaped the nation.
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