SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
BLOODY KANSAS
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Question
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He murdered five slave owners while they were sleeping.
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He took over a military base and tried to arm slaves.
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He helped slaves escape to Canada.
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He defended the town of Osawatamie Kansas from Border Ruffians.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Brown was tried for treason against the Commonwealth of Virginia, the murder of five men, and inciting a slave insurrection. He was found guilty of all charges and was hanged on December 2, 1859, the first person executed for treason in the history of the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -In May 1858, Brown held a secret anti-slavery convention in Canada. About 50 black and white supporters adopted Brown’s anti-slavery constitution. In December, Brown moved beyond talk and plans. He led a daring raid from Kansas across the border into Missouri, where he killed one slave owner and freed 11 slaves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Virginian slaves did not help John Brown with his raid on Harpers Ferry because the fear of punishment outweighed the reward if Brown was successful.