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BACKGROUND

The Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln 

Eight conspirators were tried by a military commission for Abraham Lincoln’s murder.

 

Found guilty and hanged

David Herold,

Lewis Powell,

George Atzerodt,

 Mary Surratt

 

Sentenced to life imprisonment

Samuel A. Mudd,

Michael O’Laughlen,

Samuel Arnold

 

Edman Spangler received a six-year sentence.

TASK 1: After watching the background videos, read the police report that provides more background knowledge of the events of the assassination. Identify the main ideas and supporting details of EACH SECTION.  Create a summary of the text for your records. 

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