After shooting President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth jumped from the theatre box and yelled, "The South is avenged!" Given his actions, what did he probably mean?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.

A."I was never given the chance to fight for the Union against the South!"

B."I have punished the man responsible for the South's defeat!"

C."President Lincoln did not win the election of 1864 fairly!"

D."The South will rise again under the army of Robert E. Lee!"

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7 December, 12:18

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Barbara · Answer 1

"I have punished the man responsible for the South’s defeat!" would be the thougths of JW Booths when he shouted his phrase