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John Harper was an independent gunsmith/gunmaker in Birmingham, England in the early to mid Twentieth century. There is lots of information about him and his family in Douglas Tate's book on Birmingham Gunmakers.
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Was the raid on harpers ferry proslavery or antislavery?
The raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, VA was anti-slavery. It was led by John Brown, the radical abolitionist October 16, 1859.
Who stopped John Brown on his attempt at Harpers Ferry?
Colonel Robert E. Lee of the United States army.
What famous rebellion did Robert E. Lee put down in 1859?
John Brown's raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
What was john brown's Interest?
John Brown's mission was to abolish Slavery. On October 16th 1859, John Brown and his 21 men attacked Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Thinking the slaves would rise and fight for themselves, they did not. Not only left to fend for themselves, John Brown was captured and executed on December 2nd, 1859. The individual Raid on Harpers Ferry was a failure. However, it may have been one of the little things that pushed Slavery to its end.
What did john brown do during the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
he led a key attack on harpers ferry hoping to start a slave rebellion
What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
Who did john brown attack?
Harpers Ferry
In which state present day state did john Brown's raid take place?
John Browns Raid took place in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who led the raid of Harpers ferry?
John Brown
What is the story of Harpers Ferry?
John Brown was the leader of the raid and he wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves and to do this he needed weapons. Which led to the Harpers Ferry Raid.
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who lead the harpers ferry raid in 1859?
John Brown
What was the place that John Brown raided with men?
Harpers Ferry
Who wanted to end slavery in harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who caputure the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
What year did John Brown seizes Harpers Ferry?
1859
