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Because John Brown was outnumbered and he should have had a lot more people to start with. Few black or white Americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
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What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who attacked the us arsenal at harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who was sentenced to death for capturing harpers ferry?
John Brown.
Why did john Brown's riad at harpers ferry fail?
Few black or white americans were prepared to join a rebellion led by a fanatical abolitionist.
Related Questions
What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
Who did john brown attack?
Harpers Ferry
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who led the raid of Harpers ferry?
John Brown
What is the story of Harpers Ferry?
John Brown was the leader of the raid and he wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves and to do this he needed weapons. Which led to the Harpers Ferry Raid.
Who wanted to end slavery in harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who caputure the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
Who attacked the us arsenal at harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who was sentenced to death for capturing harpers ferry?
John Brown.
What was the place that John Brown raided with men?
Harpers Ferry
What year did John Brown seizes Harpers Ferry?
1859
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