Question

why was john brown put to death in 1859?responsesahe wrote a book supporting secession.he wrote a book supporting secession.bhe attempted to cause a slave uprising.he attempted to cause a slave uprising.che attempted to assassinate president lincoln.he attempted to assassinate president lincoln.dhe tried to kill general robert e. lee.

Answer 1

B. He attempted to cause a slave uprising.

Step-by-step explanation:

John Brown stood trial for treason against the commonwealth of Virginia, for the murder of five men, and for conspiring with slaves to rebel.