With mixed emotions
Some northerners viewed Brown as a martyr, while southerners prepared for war.
it started the Civil War
Virginia - in what is now West Virginia
John Browns raid took place at Harpors Ferry. But im not sure what happened durning it though.
The South identified Abolitionism with violent revolution.
The objective was to steal enough weapons to arm slaves and start an uprising in Virginia
Being a negro
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. :)
With mixed emotions
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
Some northerners came to admire him for trying to end slavery. - Novanet
They became active in politics
They reacted with mixed emotions.
they became active in politics(apex)
they became active in politics(apex)
Not at all. The slaves remained indifferent after the event.
Few black or white Americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
Many Southerners viewed John Brown as a dangerous abolitionist who threatened their way of life and were relieved by his execution. They saw him as a martyr for the abolitionist cause and feared similar uprisings. Some Southerners called for increased security measures to prevent future incidents.