Harpers Ferry Details Flashcards
What did John Brown do at Harpers Ferry?
Armed 20 men, 5 are African-Americans
What was the purpose of taking over the Federal Arsenal?
Wanted to arm slaves and free blacks
Wanted them to help free other slaves
What did John Brown establish?
The independent state in the Appalachian Mountains
Did John Brown take over the armory easily?
Yes
Did the slaves come to get the weapons?
None came
Who assaulted John Brown’s position?
On Oct, 1859 COL Robert E. Lee
What occurred on December 2nd 1859?
John Brown was convicted of
murder, criminal conspiracy, and treason against the commonwealth of Virginia
How did John Brown and his followers die?
He was hung with 6 other followers
What occurred at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown took over the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in Virginia
