John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry Quiz

What was John Brown's main objective when he attacked the federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry?

• To spark a slave rebellion

• To steal money

• To destroy the Arsenal

• To capture government officials

How many weapons were stored at the Arsenal in Harpers Ferry?

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 150,000

• 100,000

What did John Brown expect from the slaves in the surrounding area?

• To sabotage the Arsenal

• To hide him from the militia

• To join him in the rebellion

• To provide financial support

Where did John Brown and his collaborators barricade themselves?

• A church

• A school

• A farmhouse

• The fire engine building

Who led the Marines that captured John Brown?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

• William T. Sherman

• Robert E. Lee