5 Questions
What was the date of John Brown's armed assault on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
October 16, 1859
What was John Brown's motivation for his antislavery activities?
His vengeful interpretation of the Father of the Old Testament
Where did John Brown and his followers murder five proslavery settlers?
Pottawatomie Creek
How many men, including seven black men, did John Brown seize Harpers Ferry with?
Twenty one men
What was John Brown's religious inclination that differed from other abolitionists?
His God was the vengeful Father of the Old Testament
Quiz: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry Test your knowledge of John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, and his involvement in antislavery activities. Explore the motivations and impact of the raid, as well as Brown's religious beliefs and financial support for antislavery publications.
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