John Brown's Actions and Impact

The video discusses John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, aiming to incite a slave insurrection. Reactions varied, with some viewing him as a martyr and others as a fanatic. His trial and execution sparked debate on slavery and justice, influencing the Civil War. The video explores the moral questions surrounding his actions and their lasting impact on American history.

What was John Brown's primary goal in seizing the federal Arsenal at Harper's Ferry?

• To start a slave insurrection

• To rob the federal government

• To gain personal wealth

• To protest against the federal taxes

Which notable figure compared John Brown's martyrdom to the cross?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Henry David Thoreau

What was the 'secret six' in relation to John Brown?

• A group of six slaves he freed

• A group of his principal supporters

• A secret code used during the raid

• A hidden location for planning

Who led the US Marines that captured John Brown and his men?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• William T. Sherman

What was Governor Henry Wise's reaction to John Brown's admission of his plan?

• He was astounded

• He was indifferent

• He was amused

• He was supportive

On what principles did John Brown justify his actions during his trial?

• Scientific principles

• Christian principles

• Economic principles

• Political principles

What was the impact of John Brown's execution on American society?

• It unified the North and South

• It was largely ignored

• It forced a reconsideration of slavery

• It led to immediate emancipation

How did Southern secessionists view John Brown's raid?

• As a threat to their way of life

• As an opportunity to unify public opinion for disunion

• As a minor inconvenience

• As a reason to support the federal government

What ongoing debate does John Brown's raid inspire?

• The effectiveness of peaceful protests

• The morality of violent acts for noble causes

• The economic impact of slavery

• The role of women in abolition

Which historical event might not have happened without John Brown's actions?

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War