John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859, despite its failure, heightened national tensions over slavery and galvanized abolitionist sentiment in the North. It alarmed Southern slaveholders, leading them to fear that such insurrections could become more common. The raid also drew attention to the deep divisions in the country, contributing to the polarization that ultimately led to the Civil War. Brown's execution turned him into a martyr for the abolitionist cause, inspiring further activism against slavery.
John Brown
Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
The address of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 151 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, 25425 9870
The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197
harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
To start a slave revolt.
Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
John Brown in Harpers Ferry tried to seize a federal armory on behalf of his cause.
harpers ferry, Virginia
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) was a small town, where a Federal Arsenal was located. Brown became convinced that if he started an uprising among slaves by providing weapons and strategy, the revolt would spread across the entire south. Thus, by raiding the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, he, his sons, and men could seize weapons and provide them to slaves, during what he envisioned as a revolt.
The arsenal provided additional ammunition for raids in Kansas.
to seize a federal arsenal and start a widespread slave uprising
He raided Harper's Ferry for weaponry from the Federal arsenal there, intending to start a major slave uprising.