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What did Booth believe would result from the Lincoln’s assassination?

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Booth believed that Lincoln was corrupt. That's why he believed in killing Lincoln. I hope this helps. :)
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User Marcelo Paco
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He believed that if Lincoln were to be assassinated, that then the act of abolishing slavery would not be able to be able to go through. 
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