Exercise
Form 12: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
Discover the events surrounding John Brown's raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry. Examine how this raid heightened tensions between the North and South.
Questions
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Where did John Brown lead a raid on a federal armory in October 1859?
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What was the main goal of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?
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Which U.S. Army colonel commanded the Marines that captured John Brown at Harpers Ferry?
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What happened to John Brown after his capture at Harpers Ferry?
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How did white Southerners react to John Brown's raid?
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How did many Northern abolitionists view John Brown after his execution?
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John Brown tried to seize the federal ____ at Harpers ____
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What charges was John Brown convicted of by the Commonwealth of Virginia?
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What military preparation occurred in the South as a direct response to the raid?
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What famous prophecy did John Brown write on a note right before his execution?
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Who were the 'Secret Six' connected to John Brown's raid?
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Why was the Harpers Ferry raid a critical catalyst for the Civil War?