Killing Lincoln

List the various conspirators that are a part of Booth’s plan and what their roles are. Are they successful in carrying out their tasks? Why or why not?

Discuss the various plots against Lincoln, including the assassination plot from ideation to the final act. 

Compare General Grant and General Lee in personality and fighting styles. Also discuss the significance of their prior relationship and what it symbolizes.

Discuss the reasons that Booth harbors hatred for Lincoln. Why is Booth so enamored with the causes of the South? What are these causes?

Petersburg is a pivotal city for both Grant and Lee. Why and how is it important for both sides? Describe the battle and what ensues. 

Although Lee is outnumbered by the superior forces of the North, how is he able to hold out against Grant’s forces for so long? Describe several battles where Lee’s soldiers outmaneuver or outwit the North’s forces.

Detail the conspiracy theories surrounding Lincoln’s assassination. Which theory does the authors contend is most likely, and why?

Detail Booth’s flight from Washington, D.C. Who helps him, and what transpires from his initial flight to his death in Virginia? During this journey, how does Booth’s perception of reality change after the assassination?