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John Brown's raid was an act of treason. Very few people saw any value to Brown's attempt to start a slave revolt. It had no effect on the US Civil War. This can be seen if Brown's raid never happened.

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John Brown's raid helped cause the Civil War. It convinced many southerners that the north was intending to destroy the southern way of life and was ready for war against them.

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What happened to Brown after the raid?

After the Harpers ferry raid John Brown was arrested and hung.


How did John Brown help the slaves?

John Brown led the raid at Harper's Ferry in 1859 and electrified the slaves into action. Ultimately, His actions led to the Civil war, which led to the Emancipation Proclamation. So essentially, John Brown's actions freed the slaves even though the Raid failed miserably


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When Did John Brown Lead a raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia?

John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry was from October 16-18, 1859.


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Three Proximate Causes of the Civil War are John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry, Lincoln's Election, and the Secession of the Confederate States.


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John Brown is Hanged


How many people did john brown kill in the raid of Harper ferry?

John Brown killed 7 innocent people in the raid of Harper ferry


What impact did John Brown have on the US?

John Brown was very strongly anti-slavery in his beliefs. His raid on Harper's Ferry helped to push the North and South further apart because of differences in their view of his actions.


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He was hanged 18 months before it started - although some people like to refer to his raid as the first battle of the Civil War.


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