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"John Brown's Rebellion" was an attack by a small group of men on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, VA (now Harpers Ferry, WV) on October 16, 1859. Brown hoped to steal weapons and arm the slaves in Virginia to rebel against slavery. Brown was captured, tried, convicted of treason, and hanged.
Harpers Ferry was situated in a geographically important location. It was located at the junction of two rivers. It was centerally located between the fertial valleys in Virginia and W. Viriginia. It was also the site of a Federal Armory and a weapons manufacturer.
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Where is Harper's Ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers join.
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to doing what over slavery?
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to going to war over slavery.
Where is the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?
The address of the John Brown Wax Museum is: 168 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
When and where did abolitionist john brown lead 18 men on a raid?
On October 16,1859 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Where is the Harpers Ferry Historical Association in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?
The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197
When was Harpers Ferry National Historical Park created?
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park was created on 1944-06-30.
Where is the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry located?
The address of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 151 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, 25425 9870
What state is harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is located in West Virginia.
What is Harpers Ferry?
harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.
Where is the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?
The address of the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation is: Po Box 1427, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-1427
What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
What is the phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry?
The phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 304-535-2301.
When did Battle of Harpers Ferry happen?
Battle of Harpers Ferry happened on 1862-09-12.
Where did the battle of Harpers Ferry take place?
Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Now West Virginia. If you mean John Brown's raid, the Harpers Ferry military armory, now a tourist attraction.
When did the Harpers Ferry take place?
The Battle of Harpers Ferry started on September 12th 1862. The Battle of Harpers Ferry ended on September 15th 1862.
What sentence rhymes with Harpers Ferry?
I'll tell you a tale that isn't merry It all took place in Harpers Ferry
