Brown became a martyr and a song was written using the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. As union troops marched they would sing this song to annoy the southern troops. " John Brown lies moldering in his grave." To the south he was proof that the abolitionist cause was dangerous.
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Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers join.
John Brown
Southern slaveholders became more fearful of a slave rebellion.
The address of the John Brown Wax Museum is: 168 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to going to war over slavery.
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The address of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 151 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, 25425 9870
John Browns intent was to start a revolt by slaves, with the slaves killing their masters. This outraged many Southerners, and widened the division between North and South.
The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197
Harpers Ferry is located in West Virginia.
harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.
John Brown and his followers, who were trying to arm Southern slaves.
The address of the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation is: Po Box 1427, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-1427
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.
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
The phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 304-535-2301.
Battle of Harpers Ferry happened on 1862-09-12.