Question

In his raid on Harper's Ferry, John Brown was hoping to _____.

a.provide arms to the slaves

b.divide the South on the issue of slavery

c.force Slave states to become Free states

d.become famous as an abolitionist

Answer 1

as an effort by armed abolitionist John Brown to initiate an armedslave revolt in 1859 by ... They would free more slaves, obtain food, horses and hostages, and destroy ... Gue was a Quaker who believed that Brown and his men would be killed.

Answer 2

Answer: a) provide arms to the slaves

Further explanation:

• John Brown (1800-1859) was an abolitionist who supported armed struggle against existing laws and government in order to end slavery. In October 1859, Brown led a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The intent was to arm slaves to fight for their freedom and set in motion a slave revolt that would spread across other regions in the South. The effort was unsuccessful and Brown was hanged for treason against Virginia.