He was not able to spark the popular uprising that he had hoped. He and his followers, mostly sons and sons-in-law, were left to fight the federal forces by themselves when no one joined them.
Few black or white Americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
Because they thought he was trying to do the right thing
The raid deepened the division between the North and South
So that the slave owners would a lesson on keeping slaves
His intention was to secure weapons, arm the slave, and create a general insurrection.
Few black or white Americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
Few black or white Americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
John Browns Raid took place in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Virginia
harpers ferry was a hub of trains and canals ,which provided escpe routes.
John Browns raid was at Harpers Ferry which is now in West Virginia.
harpers ferry was a hub of trains and canals ,which provided escpe routes.
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Virginia - in what is now West Virginia
Because they thought he was trying to do the right thing
The raid deepened the division between the North and South
So that the slave owners would a lesson on keeping slaves