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Who commanded the US troops that attacked john brown?

Robert E. Lee was in command of the Federal troops that captured John Brown in 1859. Brown had captured a Federal arms depot, thus the Federal army took command of the operation.


What antislavery raider captured a federal arsenal?

John Brown seized the Federal Arsenal at Harper's Ferry,Virginia in 1859. His attempt to incite armed revolt failed when a detachment of U.S. Marines commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert E. Lee defeated Brown's plan and captured Brown. John Brown was tried by the State of Virginia for Treason. He was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging.


Why did john brown attack the arsenal at harpers ferry in 1859?

In 1859, abolitionist John Brown and his followers captured the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry Virginia. His purpose was to use the weapons and ammunition to stage a slave revolt. The plan never worked, no slaves were recruited. Brown was captured and hanged for treason.


What went wrong when john brown captured the armory?

When John Brown captured the armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859, his plan to incite a slave uprising failed due to a lack of support from local slaves and the surrounding community. The U.S. Marines, led by Robert E. Lee, quickly responded to the situation, surrounding Brown and his men. The ensuing battle resulted in the deaths of several of Brown's followers, and he was ultimately captured, tried, and executed, which further inflamed tensions between the North and South. Brown’s raid highlighted the deep divides in the nation over slavery and contributed to the mounting conflict leading to the Civil War.


What was John Brown's Rebellion?

The John Brown Rebellion never really materialized. Brown and his small band raided and seized the arsenal at Harper's Ferry. The uprising that Brown hoped for did not occur. A unit of Marines led by Robert E. Lee captured Brown and his men after a violent assault, ending the raid. Brown was tried and hanged for treason as a result.