Assassination!
Deadline: Monday, October 8, 2012 by 08:00
Look at the photos below and do some research on the assassination of President Lincoln. Write the following names and results on the blog post:
- Name the two potential targets from the Lincoln administration.
- Name the three other assassins involved in the Lincoln assassination.
- Name the female conspirator who may or may not be involved in the Lincoln assassination.
- With your research, write a short paragraph (a minimum of five sentences) in this blog on:
* What happened to each of the potential targets on April 14, 1865?
* Which assassins were involved with each target?
* What eventually happened to all three of the assassins and the conspirator after
Lincoln's assassination?
BONUS 1,000 HOUSE POINTS: Watch the film, The Conspirator, and type an essay (minimun 250-300 words) debating whether the main character in the story was guilty or innocent regarding her involvement to the assassination of President Lincoln. Make sure your explain your reasons why you would defend or convict the conspirator. |