Who was involved in the Harper's Ferry Raid?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

John 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.

Answer 3

I believe it was John Brown. Answer John Brown. Thus it is often called Brown's Raid.

Answer 4

John Brown was involved with Harper's Ferry Raid.

Answer 5

The 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.

Answer 6

John 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.

Answer 7

Harper's Ferry was led by john brown