1. Dr. Mudd: The Deceptive Doctor, Or Not?
In all there were eight people arrested, not including John Wilkes Booth. ... With the help of his hired hand, John Best, Mudd carpentered a crude pair of crutches for Tyson/Booth (Roscoe 176). ... The next thing that Mudd heard about the fugitives was that Booth had been shot and killed. ... Conclusion Since John Wilkes Booth was killed before he had a chance to stand trial, the government had to find someone to use as a scapegoat. ... Mudd had no idea that on the night of April 15, 1865, John Wilkes Booth would come to his house. ...
- Word Count: 1752
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School