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John Wikes Booth assassinated President Lincoln in hopes of disrupting Union military tactics, as well as eliminating the possibility of the "Lincoln dynasty" in the words of Booth. He was concerned (as were many others) that Lincoln's tight association with the military and his tendency to act without or against the consent of congress may lead to a tyrannical takeover.
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∙ 13y agoJohn Wilkes Booth was worried (as many politicians were at the time) that President Lincoln was going to try to overthrow democracy with the union army. Most people today don't think of it, but it was a legitimate concern at the time as Lincoln had already ordered several actions of the army without congressional approval and suspended the Writ to Heabus Corpus. In Booth's own words, "I do this not out of revenge, but to make it so my children, and children's children will not have to live void of democracy in the Lincoln Dynasty."
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What was he doing when he got shot by John Wilkes Booths?
President Abraham Lincoln was at a opera house watching a show.
Why was John Wilkes Booth concerned about his appearance?
an actor.how did john wilkes booth actJohn Wilkes Booth was an actor
Who was john Wilkes booths father?
His father was Junius Brutus Booth, an English actor who emigrated to the United States. His older brother, Edmund, grew up to the leading actor of the last half of the 19th Century.
Where was John Wilkes Booth from?
John Wilkes Booth was from the state of Maryland. He assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. John Wilkes Booth was killed in 1865.
When was John Wilkes Booth born?
John Wilkes Booth was born on May 10, 1838
What is john Wilkes booths middle name?
Wilkes
What was john wilks booths favorite music?
John Wilkes Booths favorite music is Opera
What were John Wilkes booths strengths?
i dont know
What was john Wilkes booths favorite color?
blue
Why is John Wilkes booths grave unmarked?
John Wilkes Booth's grave is unmarked due to family request.
When was john booths birth?
John Wilkes Booth was born on May 10, 1838.
What was John Wilkes booths childhood like?
John Wilkes Booth lived a very privileged childhood.
What did John Wilkes Booths parents do?
John Wilkes Booth's parents were Junius Brutus Booth and Mary Ann Holmes.
What was john Wilkes booths feeling about the war?
Chiefly, he was an actor who wanted to do something dramatic.
Who were john Wilkes booths accomplices?
His accomplices in the assassination of Lincoln were John H. Sturratt and David C. Harold.
What happened after the Lincoln assassination event?
police issued a warrant for john Wilkes booths arrest
What was John Wilkes Booths opinion of blacks?
He was a southerner so most likely he felt they belonged in slavery.
