John Brown hoped his raid on Harpers Ferry would:Group of answer choicesstart a slave rebellion throughout the Southforce Southern state governments to emancipate slavesresult in the resignation of President Buchananinduce the Southern states to secedeNext
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John Brown hoped his raid on Harpers Ferry would:Group of answer choicesstart a slave rebellion throughout the Southforce Southern state governments to emancipate slavesresult in the resignation of President Buchananinduce the Southern states to secedeNext
Solution
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was intended to start a slave rebellion throughout the South. His plan was to seize the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, distribute the captured arms to slaves in the area, and incite a rebellion across the South. He believed this would lead to the end of slavery. The other options mentioned were not primary objectives of his plan.
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John Brown led a raid on a federal arsenal at __________.Group of answer choicesLawrence, KansasFort Sumter, South CarolinaHarpers Ferry, VirginiaWashington, D.C.
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12. What did John Brown hope to achieve by his raid at Harpers Ferry? ato create a slave rebellion that would bring an end to slaverybto bring attention to the conflict between the North and the Southcto bring the two sides together to form a new compromisedto create a revolution that would lead to a war between the states13. How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 impact Lincoln’s political future? aHe won the senate race in Illinois.bHe became known throughout the nation.cHe was seen as a poor candidate for public office.dHe felt discouraged and removed himself from politics for a time.14. What was apparent following the presidential election of 1860? aThe nation was divided over slavery.bLincoln was popular throughout the nation.cThere was little support for abolitionists in the North.dSouthern states were eager to abolish slavery.15. Which event turned the secession crisis into a civil war? athe election of Abraham LincolnbSouth Carolina's shelling of Fort SumtercJohn Brown's raid on Harpers FerrydPreston Brooks's attack on Charles Sumner
In 1831 who led the only effective, sustained slave rebellion in United States history?Gabriel ProsserNat TurnerDenmark VeseyJohn Brown
In 1831 who led the only effective, sustained slave rebellion in United States history?
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