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John Brown was famous, or infamous for the families whose sons were killed by his ill conceived plot to start a slave rebellion in Virginia. He developed a conspiracy to take over the Federal arsenal in Harper's Ferry, Virginia.
He had financial support from wealthy and radical anti slavery abolitionists in New England and even invited Afro American scholar Frederick Douglas to join his revolution.
Under a assumed name he bought a farm in Virginia as his base of operations for his plot. About 20 men joined the conspiracy. They were successful in taking over the Federal arsenal and Brown sent his men out into the Virginia countryside to convince slaves to revolt against their "owners".
No one joined the revolt. He and his friends were surrounded at the Federal arsenal. Finally, Federal troops under the command of Robert E. Lee captured Brown, date was 1859. He was tried for treason and executed in December of 1859.
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∙ 15y agoHe lead the raid on the armory at Harpers Ferry. that started the first major abolitionist movement and forced the states to take a side on wherther they were for or against salvery
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What made John Brown famous?
John Brown was an abolitionist and the 1859 Harper's Ferry raid is what he is most known for. John Brown kidnapped local citizens in Harper's Ferry and attempted to led a slave revolt.
Can you name three famous abolitionists?
fredrick douglas, john brown, harriet tubman
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
What clothes did John Brown wear?
What did John brown wear
Why did John brown do to become a hero?
he was john brown so he told lies
Who is john brown and why is he famous?
John Moses Browning was a famous firearms designer and inventor
Why is john brown famous?
because he was black!
Who were some of the famous abolitionists?
John Brown
In which state was John Brown's famous raid?
Virginia
What is the famous quote by John Wheelwright?
John Wheelwright was a British/American protestant clergyman. One of his most famous quotes while referring to the execution of famous abolitionist John Brown were ' John Brown's body lies a-moldering in the grave, His soul is marching on'.
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 is John Brown's most famous raid?
John Brown's most famous raid was on Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. He tried to start a revolt among slaves in 1859.
Which famous figure of the anti-slavery movement?
John Brown
What was the name of the most famous abolitionists?
Crispus Atiks, John Brown.
What is the most famous shipyard on the river Clyde?
Probably John Brown's.
Who was a famous pediatric neurosurgen at john Hopkins in BaltimoreMD?
Dr.David Brown
What made John Brown famous?
John Brown was an abolitionist and the 1859 Harper's Ferry raid is what he is most known for. John Brown kidnapped local citizens in Harper's Ferry and attempted to led a slave revolt.
