Question

What was a result of the raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859

A. increased tensions between North and South

B. An easing of tensions between North and South

C. A victory for the confederacy

D. A successful slave revolt

Answer 1

A. increased tensions between North and South

Radical abolitionist John Brown led a failed raid on a federal armory in October of 1859. The raid further hurt relations between North and South.

Answer 2

The answer is A. increases tensions between the North and South.