WHO
Who led the rebellion against slave owners?
John Brown
Who won the battle?
where did it take place?
Harpers Ferry, Virginia (West Virginia)
What year did this event take place?
1859
what increased between the north and south?
tension and fear
Name one person involved in the raid
John Brown, Robert E. Lee, Israel Greene
What was the goal of the raid?
to initiate a slave revolt
What manufacturing and storage site played a major role in the conflict?
Harpers Ferry Armory
what time of the year did this take place?
October
how did the north see the conflict?
a sign for slave freedom
Who was fighting against slavery, John Brown or Robert E. Lee?
John Brown
What happened to John Brown after the event?
He was tried and executed.
What was important that was in Harpers Ferry?
US federal armory
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how did the south view this conflict?
a threat to their way of life and rights
either died during the fight, arrested, or executed, with some escaping.
What was John Brown tried for after he got caught?
Murder and treason
why was this location important?
it was the gateway between the north and south
How close did this event occur to the civil war?
2 years before
they would not hesitate to be violent in the fight