The thought of him as a martyr and was received with widespread admiration, but they did recognized that the raid was an act of a crazy man.
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. :)
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
With mixed emotions
Being a negro
Happiness in the north
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery.
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
They strongly disapproved of the act.
Northerners had mixed reactions to John Brown's death. Many abolitionists viewed him as a martyr for the anti-slavery cause, praising his courage and commitment to fighting against slavery. However, some moderates and conservatives were alarmed by his violent methods, fearing that his actions could incite further conflict and division. Overall, Brown's execution intensified the national debate over slavery and contributed to the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War.