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How did the events at Harper's Ferry affect the North?
There were several events both before and during the US Civil War where Harper's Ferry became an important place. The first issue concerning the US arsenal there was the take over target of abolitionist John Brown. He and his followers captured the arsenal and therefore had th weapons needed to carry out his planned slave revolt. The revolt failed, and most Americans did not want to see treason against the US. Brown highlighted the worst elements of abolitionism.Harper's Ferry was also a keystone in Robert E. Lee's raid into Maryland in 1862. In order to insure safe supply lines, the Union forces holding Harper's Ferry had to be captured. This took longer than expected. But Harper's Ferry was captured and the raid into Maryland continued.
What happened on Harper's Ferry in 1859?
John Brown and about 10 other followers went to the Harpers Ferry arsenal and captured it. Part of the army came and killed John Brown and many other followers.
Who led the raid on the US armory at Harper's ferry Virginia?
The radical anti slavery abolitionist, John Brown, conceived and enacted the raid and take over of the Federal Armory at Harper's Ferry. His plan to start a slave revolt failed however and Brown and his followers were captured by then Union officer, Robert E. Lee.
Is there a ferry service available for traveling from the US to Iceland?
Yes, there is no direct ferry service available for traveling from the US to Iceland. Travelers typically fly to Iceland from the US.
Who was john brown and what happened at Harpes Ferry?
Abolitionist leader. Harpers Ferry was the location of a US Army arsenal. Brown and his followers seized the arsenal on October 16, 1859. A US Marine detachment from the Marine Barracks, Washington, led by Ist Lt Israel Greene, USMC, assualted Brown's group and retook the arsenal on October 18, 1859. The overall commander of the operation was Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee. Lee was home at Arlington, VA, on leave from his command, the 2d US Cavalry, stationed in Texas and was tasked by the Secretary of War to command the operation. Interestingly, Lee's adjutant (aide or officer assistant) at Harpers Ferry was US Army 1st Lt. J.E.B. Stuart, future Major General and Commander of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virgina (Lee's major command in the Confederate Army).
Can you Make a sentence use the word ferry?
The ferry will be here in a few minutes to take us across the river.
What did Confederate soldiers capture when they took over the US naval base at Norfolk Virginia?
Early in 1861, there was jubilation in the Confederacy when they captured the US naval yard at Norfolk, Virginia. The Confederates seized 1,000 cannons. This included 300 of the latest cannons called Dahlgren cannons. These were powerful weapons. Also, the South captured the US arsenal at Harper's Ferry and took all the weapons and munitions they found there.
Do you need a passport to go from Canada to the US by ferry?
Yes, you will still need to pass through border control when you disembark the ferry
Who attacked the us arsenal at harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who caputure the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
What was the purpose of the raid on the US Armory at Harpers Ferry?
To free the slaves
Who led a raid on the us armory at harpers ferry?
John Brown
