Harpers Ferry

John Brown

• Harpers Ferry, VA

• Military officer

• President

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• The Liberator newspaper

Why was the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 significant in the road to the Civil War? (Choose 2)

• Abolitionists showed their willingness to use force to end slavery.

• Slaves now had weapons to help them fight for their freedom.

• The raid further divided the North and South.

• The South showed their willingness to go to war to protect slavery.

Who led a raid on a government weapons storehouse in Harpers Ferry in 1859?

• John Brown

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglas

Who led the raid on Harpers Ferry trying to start a slave rebellion?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Brown

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the primary goal of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?

• To start a slave rebellion

• To capture a fort

• To negotiate peace

• To establish a new government

In which year did the Harpers Ferry raid take place?

• 1859

• 1861

• 1865

• 1870

What was Harpers Ferry known for during the 19th century?

• A major armory and arsenal

• A famous university

• A large plantation

• A bustling port

Which river is Harpers Ferry located near?

• Potomac River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Hudson River

What was the outcome of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?

• Brown was captured and executed

• Brown successfully freed slaves

• Brown became a national hero

• Brown negotiated a peace treaty

Which state is Harpers Ferry located in today?

• West Virginia

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania