The Lincoln Assassination
A famous actor wanted to stop the president from ending slavery.
Rick Snider
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4.9
Number of reviews:(177)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The class will discuss John Wilkes Booth’s reasons for killing Abraham Lincoln along with his preparations that fateful day of April 14, 1865 when the actor discovered the president's plan to attend the play just hours earlier. Why did Booth opt for revenge when the war seemed over? We’ll also discuss his eight co-conspirators and their roles and fates. Mary Surratt’s last words on the gallows – “Don’t let me fall.” Finally, we’re discuss why Lincoln should be considered our greatest president over George Washington in keeping our country together. I have many great photos that personalize this story. Students can ask questions throughout class or even beforehand to ensure their learning goals are met. And, we'll have a fun quiz near the end to ensure everyone understands key points.
Learning Goals
Students will expand their understanding of one of the pivotal moments of our nation's history beyond the many "fakenews" perpetuated in history books. That broken ankle? Happened when a horse fell on Booth's leg in the swamp outside town, not on the stage. It's the details in the story that show why it happened and what it meant.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will discuss how the assassination occurred and other violence in the story, though not in graphic detail.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
177reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from University of Maryland-College Park
The story is often told through Lincoln's perspective. I tell it via the assassin's. Maybe it's because I'm a distant relative of John Wilkes Booth and co-conspirator Mary Surratt and even live a few miles from the Mudd House in Southern Maryland. Booth's reasons provides a fuller understanding of the Civil War.
I'm a lifelong storyteller as a newspaper journalist of 42 years and a tour guide for 10 years. I often take students on a walking tour of the day's events so I'm used to make it fun to hear. Reviews
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30 min
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Ages: 9-14
1-12 learners per class
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