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Lincoln Assassination Case Study

Lincoln Assassination Case Study. Conspirators Involved in the Lincoln Assassination. Information Needed for Each Conspirator. Who individual’s name What role in the assassination When date/timeline? when was their part of the assassination plot suppose to take place? Where

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Lincoln Assassination Case Study

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  1. Lincoln Assassination Case Study Conspirators Involved in the Lincoln Assassination Information Needed for Each Conspirator Who individual’s name What role in the assassination When date/timeline? when was their part of the assassination plot suppose to take place? Where location/affiliation North/Union South/Confederate Why motive for killing the president Verdict/Punishment • Mary Surratt • Dr. Samuel Mudd • Lewis Powell • George Atzerodt • David Herold • John Surratt Jr. • Michael O’Laughlen • Edman Spangler • Samuel Arnold • John Wilkes Booth (optional)

  2. The Mary Surratt Story- Article Questions • Of what crime is Mary Surratt guilty? • Who should have jurisdiction (authority/control) over this case? • Why might jurisdictional (where the case is held, i.e. criminal court, civil court, military court) issues become important? • What concrete evidence is there to Mary Surratt's culpability (responsibility/guilt)? • What circumstantial(indirect)/secondary evidence is there against Mary Surratt, and how might it play out in this case? • If guilty of any crime what might be the most fitting punishment for Mary Surratt?

  3. My Name is Mudd- Article Questions • Is Dr. Samuel Mudd guilty of a crime? • At what points does Dr. Mudd lie to authorities? • To what degree is Mudd facing circumstantial (indirect) evidence? • Is Mudd guilty of conspiracy? • What is an accessory after the fact? Could Dr. Mudd be guilty of this?

  4. The Conspirator - Movie Questions • Did Mary Surratt have a skilled/educated attorney? Explain their lawyer/client relationship? • What was Aiken’s defense for Mary Surratt? Was it a strong or weak defense? Explain in detail. • Did Mary Surratt receive a fair trial? Explain why or why not. • Did the other conspirators receive a fair trial? Explain why or why not • Where the punishments for each conspirator just? Explain why or why not?

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