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How did Powell attempt to assassinate Seward?

  • Poisoning

  • Shooting

  • Stabbing

  • Strangling

Answer

Seward was gravely injured when Powell, one of Booth's co-conspirators, gained entry to Seward's home under the guise of delivering medicine and repeatedly stabbed him in the face and neck while he lay in bed recovering from a broken jaw.
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