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Under the assumed name of Issac Smith, John Brown bought a farm in Maryland in 1859. He and his followers tried to start a slave rebellion and needed ammunition and arms. For this purpose, Brown and his followers led a successful capture on the Federal Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.
The plot failed and Federal army officer Robert E. Lee led soldiers to recapture the arsenal and Brown. Brown was hung for treason in December of 1859 and became a martyr for anti slavery abolitionists.
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∙ 10y agoJohn Brown (1800-1859) of Kansas failed in his bid to steal arms and begin a slave revolt in the South. He was convicted of treason and hanged on December 2, 1859, six weeks after the raid.
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∙ 8y agoI believe it was John Brown. Answer John Brown. Thus it is often called Brown's Raid.
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∙ 13y agoJohn Brown was involved with Harper's Ferry Raid.
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∙ 8y agoThe leader of the raid was John Brown, an abolitionist, whose purpose was to advance the abolition of slavery. He was tried for treason against the state of Virginia and hanged.
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∙ 9y agoJohn Brown led a raid on the US armory at Harper's Ferry. This happened in 1859. Brevet Colonel Robert E. Lee put down the raid.
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∙ 13y agoHarper's Ferry was led by john brown
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Was the raid on harpers ferry proslavery or antislavery?
The raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, VA was anti-slavery. It was led by John Brown, the radical abolitionist October 16, 1859.
When did john brown led a raid on harpers ferry?
The raid on Harper's Ferry started on the night of October 16,1859.
John brown's famous raid on harper's ferry was in this state?
The famous raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry took place in the state of Virginia. It was perpetrated by John Brown and his gang. Several, including Brown, were hanged for it.
What famous rebellion did Robert E. Lee put down in 1859?
John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
Identify Uncle Tom's Cabin and John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry?
well it was a book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe it showed the cruelty of slavery and had the north thinking 2nd thoughts about slavery.john browns raid on harpers ferry caused tensions that pushed the usa to the civil war
What is Harpers Ferry?
harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.
Was the raid of Harpers ferry antislavery or proslavery?
The Raid on Harper's Ferry was antislavery.
In which state present day state did john Brown's raid take place?
John Browns Raid took place in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who led the raid of Harpers ferry?
John Brown
What is the story of Harpers Ferry?
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.
Was the raid on harpers ferry proslavery or antislavery?
The raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, VA was anti-slavery. It was led by John Brown, the radical abolitionist October 16, 1859.
Who financed john brown's raid on harpers ferry?
His raid was financed by a group of abolitionists.
What happened to Brown after the raid?
After the Harpers ferry raid John Brown was arrested and hung.
Where did the battle of Harpers Ferry take place?
Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Now West Virginia. If you mean John Brown's raid, the Harpers Ferry military armory, now a tourist attraction.
Who lead the harpers ferry raid in 1859?
John Brown
Who was the leader of the raid at harpers ferry in 1859?
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