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No, he attacked Harper's Ferry Virginia in 1859 in a futile attempt to start a slave revolt. His attack failed but he was seen as a martyr for the abolition of slavery in the North and as a terrorist in the south. The reaction to his attack is regarded as one of the events that lead the country to war in 1861 where southern forces fired on Fort Sumter.
What else can I help you with?
How did abolitionist view John Brown's attack on Haper's Ferry?
they were happy he trolled the south
Why did John Brown attack the federal armory at Harpers Ferry?
To start a slave revolt.
What were battles taken place prior to fort Sumter?
No battles prior to Fort Sumter - unless you mean John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859.
When did john brown attack?
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry began on October 16th, 1859 and ended the 18th.
Why di john brown attack the arsenal at harpers ferry in 1859?
He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who did john brown attack?
Harpers Ferry
What did john brown attack in 1859?
a potato
For whom if Fort Gordon named for?
John Brown Gordon.
Why did John Brown attack the army post?
He loves me!
Why did john brown attack the posts?
to win freedom
He led the attack on Harper's Ferry?
John Brown
What is the birth name of Bart Sumner?
Bart Sumner's birth name is John Barton Sumner.
What is the birth name of Geoff Sumner?
Geoff Sumner's birth name is Geoffry John Sumner.
Who was an abolitionist?
Some abolitionists were John Brown Henry "Box" Brown and many others. An abolitionist is really anyone who is against slavery and helps stop it like help the Underground Railroad.
Who led an attack on pottawatomie creek to retaliate for the attack on Lawrence?
John Brown led the attack on Pottawatomie Creek in retaliation for the attack on Lawrence. Brown and a group of followers killed five pro-slavery settlers in May 1856 as a form of guerrilla warfare in "Bleeding Kansas."
Who led the attack on the British schooner the Gaspee?
John Brown
