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John Brown's goal was to begin a slave rebellion. Harper's Ferry was a Federal arsenal and thus a source for arms for the slave rebellion.

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Who were the abolitionists that raided Harpers ferry?

John Brown raided Harper'sFerry inVirginia.


Who financed john brown's raid on harpers ferry?

His raid was financed by a group of abolitionists.


Who did john brown attack?

Harpers Ferry


Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?

(John Brown)


How did John Brown attack on harpers Ferry increase tensions between the North and the south?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


How did John Brown's attack on Harpers Ferry increase tensions between the north and the south?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


How did John Brown's attack on Harpers Ferry increase tensions between the North and South?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


Where did john brown direct his attack to end slavery?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia


How did john browns attack on harpers ferry increased tensions between the north and south?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


Did John Browns attack on Harpers Ferry increase tensions between the North and the South?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


How did John Browns attack on Harpers Ferry increase tensions between the North and the South?

For the most part most Americans, both North and South, saw the Brown slave revolution as being radical and dangerous. Brown was a martyr to radical abolitionists, but for most Americans, Brown's violence was madness.


Who was the abolitionist who led an attack on a federal arsenal in harpers ferry in 1859?

John Brown