John Brown's Raid and Trial Quiz

What year did John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry take place?

• 1857

• 1860

• 1858

• 1859

In which town was John Brown tried for his actions at Harpers Ferry?

• Winchester

• Charlestown

• Martinsburg

• Richmond

Which of the following was NOT a charge against John Brown during his trial?

• Murder

• Espionage

• Treason

• Inciting slave rebellion

What was the outcome of John Brown's trial?

• Acquittal

• Exile

• Life imprisonment

• Execution by hanging

What was the main concern about executing John Brown?

• It would make him a martyr

• It would lead to more raids

• It would be too costly

• It would cause a war

Which newspaper warned against making John Brown a martyr?

• The New York Journal of Commerce

• The Wall Street Journal

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

Who was in charge of the artillery during John Brown's execution?

• William T. Sherman

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jonathan Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

What was John Brown's final view before his execution?

• The Potomac River

• The courthouse

• The town square

• The Blue Ridge

How many Virginia militia were present during John Brown's execution?

• 500

• 2000

• 1000

• 1500

What did John Brown predict in his final written words?

• The start of a new nation

• The end of slavery

• The need for bloodshed to purge the land's crimes

• His own escape