John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, aiming to incite a slave rebellion by seizing weapons from the federal arsenal. Despite his plans, Brown was captured by militia led by Robert E. Lee before any slaves could join him. His actions heightened tensions in the South, contributing to the onset of the Civil War.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Brown's primary objective when he attacked Harpers Ferry?

To incite a slave rebellion

To establish a new settlement

To negotiate with the federal government

To capture political leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

150,000

10,000

50,000

100,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John Brown expect from the local slave population?

To remain neutral

To assist the federal troops

To join his rebellion

To flee the area

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Marines that captured John Brown?

Ulysses S. Grant

Robert E. Lee

Stonewall Jackson

William T. Sherman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for John Brown after his capture?

He was pardoned

He was imprisoned for life

He was executed

He escaped

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the broader impact of John Brown's raid on the United States?

It was largely ignored

It led to immediate peace

It resulted in a new political party

It heightened tensions leading to the Civil War

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did John Brown's actions influence the Southern states?

They reduced their slave populations

They sought alliances with foreign nations

They increased their military readiness

They felt more secure