SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
JOHN BROWNS RAID
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -John Brown was a leading figure in the abolitionist movement in the pre-Civil War United States. Unlike many anti-slavery activists, he was not a pacifist and believed in aggressive action against slaveholders and any government officials who enabled them.
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: -Gerrit Smith, (born March 6, 1797, Utica, New York, U.S.-died December 28, 1874, New York, New York), American reformer and philanthropist who provided financial backing for the antislavery crusader John Brown. Smith was born into a wealthy family.