THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
MISSOURI COMPROMISE OF 1820
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Other attacks, slave rebellions
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Northerners would try to steal their slaves
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The North would kick them out of the Union
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Most white southerners, angry at so bold a challenge to their sovereignty and honor, immediately denounced Brown as a lunatic and criminal. Northern reaction to the raid varied among whites. Many initially rejected his use of violence and were disinterested in his goal.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Aftermath. Sixteen people were killed in the raid, including ten of Brown’s men. John Brown, Aaron Stevens, Edwin Coppoc, Shields Green, and John Copeland were taken to jail in Charles Town, Virginia, on October 19. Albert Hazlett and John Cook were subsequently captured and jailed with the others.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the North, his raid was greeted by many with widespread admiration. While they recognized the raid itself was the act of a madman, some northerners admired his zeal and courage. Church bells pealed on the day of his execution and songs and paintings were created in his honor.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.