Why is Ford's Theatre described as a memorial in this material?

• A. Because they saved all of Booth's possessions
• B. Because Lincoln's death occurred there
• C. Because Booth's mother lived nearby
• D. Because the theater hosts a permanent Lincoln exhibit

Answer: (A)

Ford's Theatre is described as a memorial because it’s tied to Lincoln’s assassination there—an event that people remember and honor by preserving the site. A memorial site is meant to keep alive the memory of a person or moment, and the fact that Lincoln was shot there makes the theatre a place people visit to reflect on his legacy and the nation’s history. The idea isn’t about Booth’s possessions or family connections; those details don’t establish a memorial. Even if the venue includes Lincoln exhibits, the defining point is the historical event that anchors the site in memory.