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Q: An Abolitionist who led the raid on Harper's ferry in 1859?
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Was the raid on harpers ferry proslavery or antislavery?

The raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, VA was anti-slavery. It was led by John Brown, the radical abolitionist October 16, 1859.


What is the story of Harpers Ferry?

John Brown was the leader of the raid and he wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves and to do this he needed weapons. Which led to the Harpers Ferry Raid.


When and where did abolitionist john brown lead 18 men on a raid?

On October 16,1859 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia


When was John Brown brown born?

John Brown (abolitionist / revolutionary) was born in 1800. He was hanged in 1859, after the disastrous raid on Harpers Ferry.


Who lead the harpers ferry raid in 1859?

John Brown


Who was the leader of the raid at harpers ferry in 1859?

greg carlson


What was the purpose of the Harpers Ferry Raid in october of 1859?

to arm slaves


The abolitionist john brown led a raid on harpers ferry in the state of?

virgina


What alias did abolitionist John Brown use before his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859?

Abolitionist John Brown purchased a farm house in Maryland and made it his base of operations for his planned raid on Harpers Ferry. He used the alias of Issac Smith when he bought the farmhouse. His personal records indicated that he was financed by abolitionists in New England.


Who led a raid on a military arsenal in Harpers Ferry Virgina in 1859?

John Brown


What did John brown do after bleeding Kansas?

Brown's role in the violence in Kansas helped him raise money for his raid on Harpers Ferry in Virginia in 1859. The raid failed, and Brown was executed, becoming a martyr to the abolitionist cause.


When did john brown led a raid on harpers ferry?

The raid on Harper's Ferry started on the night of October 16,1859.