Who was John Wilkes Booth? By: Jennifer Johnson

Why did Booth kill President Lincoln? Use two details from the text to explain. Write in complete sentences. Booth wanted to be a hero to the people in the South. Select any 3 details below. Booth was upset when General Lee surrendered. He was proud of his roots. Booth strongly supported the Confederacy. He loved the southern way of life. He was sure the South would praise him. Booth felt he might inspire people. Based on your 3 details you chose from above, write 1 sentence telling why Booth thought he would be a hero.