John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry

What was John Brown's main goal in raiding Harper's Ferry?

• To end slavery in the United States

• To capture the town of Harper's Ferry

• To become famous

• To negotiate with the government

Where did John Brown's raid take place?

• Harper's Ferry, Virginia

• Richmond, Virginia

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Who led the soldiers that captured John Brown?

• Colonel Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• Colonel Thomas Jackson

• General William T. Sherman

What happened to John Brown after the raid?

• He was put on trial and sentenced to death

• He escaped and continued his fight

• He was pardoned by the government

• He was imprisoned for life

What impact did John Brown's raid have on the United States?

• It made people think more seriously about slavery

• It immediately ended slavery

• It led to John Brown becoming president

• It had no significant impact